About us

The Corporate Environmental Performance Group is working across the council to help every department become more environmentally responsible. Staff are encouraged to support our environmental management programme and Eco-Schools in Kent is helping schools to make environmental improvements.

Our main areas of work are:

• Energy - set up energy-saving projects in buildings and educate staff to reduce their energy use
• Water - use water-saving devices and repair leaks to improve water efficiency
• Waste - reduce the amount of waste the council creates and improve recycling opportunities for staff
• Transport - reduce car use and introduce biodiesel for our fleet vehicles
• Construction - set new standards for building design and increase the use of renewable energy
• Biodiversity - protect and enhance our natural habitats
• Procurement - help staff understand the environmental impact of purchasing decisions.

Together with partners in Medway, East Sussex and France, our Environmental Stewardship projects demonstrate how organisations can achieve measurable environmental improvements. For more information read the case studies.