Outcome and benefits
The successful supplier confirmed the HVO fuel fully complies with EN15940, which is supported by their:
- Their Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme to supply renewable diesel - HVO with 100% renewable fuel content in the UK.
- Their ASG Cert with demonstrates their compliance with requirements of the certification system ISCC EU (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification).
- Safety Data Sheet for HVO, compiled in accordance with REACH Regulation.
They confirmed they are accredited to:
- ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management Systems - which demonstrates their commitment towards fewer workplace injuries and illnesses through a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk assessment which in turn leads to improved health and safety.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - which demonstrates their committed to providing high-quality products and services for customers through efficient, effective internal processes.
- ISO 5001 Energy Management Systems - which demonstrates their commitment to addressing their impact, conserving resources and improving the bottom line through efficient energy management.
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems – which demonstrates their commitment to protecting the environment and complying with increasingly stringent environmental laws, including the reduction in Co2 emissions.
They committed to delivering the following community benefits, over the duration of the contract:
- School and community group engagement activities.
- Financial or specialist (e.g. mentoring/coaching) support for community groups and charities.
- Apprenticeships and recruitment from the community.
They confirmed that they pay the Real Living Wage.
They confirmed that sub-contractors would not be used and therefore prompt payment of the supply chain was not relevant.
Monitoring of Outcomes
The benefits arising from the project and contractor’s performance will be monitored throughout the lifetime of the contract through the assessment of Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) which the contractor is required to meet.
The KPIs that will be monitored are summarised below:
- The contractor will work with NAC to ensure that environmental impacts (in terms of clean air, reducing the risks of harm from environmental hazards, mitigating and adapting to climate change and minimising waste) are reduced and will confirm how they will monitor and measure this.
Contribution to the National Performance Framework
The National Performance Framework is for all of Scotland and it aims to focus on creating a more successful country with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish through increased wellbeing, and sustainable and inclusive economic growth’. This project contributions to the following national outcomes:
- We value, enjoy, protect and enhance our environment
- We have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and sustainable economy
- We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe
- We are well educated, skilled and able to contribute to society
- We are healthy and active
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