I would like to request the following under the Freedom of Information Act.
1. For your main headquarters building, who is the energy supplier? (Please answer individually for both gas and electric if applicable).
N-Power via Laser Energy Group part of Kent County Council.
2. Is your main headquarters building on a green/renewable energy tariff? (Please answer individually for both gas and electric if applicable).
No.
3. Do you have any renewable installations for your headquarters where you get a direct supply of energy? If yes, please state which of the following you have and any others not listed:
a. Solar panels
b. Solar thermal panels
c. Wind turbines
d. Air source heat pump
e. Ground source heat pump
f. Biomass systems
g. Hydroelectric systems
h. Other
Yes, solar panels.
4. Do you have any fully electric vehicles on your fleet of vehicles for staff? If yes, please state how many. Please also state the different types of vehicles you have.
Yes, 18. 5 cars and 13 small vans.
5. Is anyone employed to oversee the implementation of sustainability strategies for you as a workforce?
Yes.
6. Are there any workshops or lessons on sustainable practices for council workers?
Yes.
7. Are there any eco-friendly initiatives in your headquarters such as green transport for staff, recycling initiatives, etc? If so, please state them.
Yes, we have salary sacrifice for bicycles, subsidised bus tickets, showers and lockers for users of active travel and a workplace recycling system.