Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions.
The Project Control Framework
On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.
Free Traffic Information Seminars
Helping your business get its customers, drivers and goods where they should be, on time and stress-free.
Capability Assessment Toolkit 3
Introducing new and challenging indicators in the area of corporate social responsibility.
Efficiency Gains from Collaborative Roads Procurement
Delivering efficiency and best value is central
Guidance notes for self-scoring
ATTRIBUTE 6 INTERNAL RESOURCES
How well we plan and manage our internal resources in order to support our strategy and the effective operation of our processes
INDICATOR 6.1
We promote sustainability, the use of renewable resources and the minimisation of waste
This indicator relates to how effective the organisation is in adopting and promoting the responsible use of resources in order to minimise waste and encourage the sustainable use of materials.
SELF SCORE
Questions to consider include:
- Is there a strategy in place to promote the use of renewable resources and the minimisation of waste?
- Is there a written statement/document regarding our strategic approach?
- How does the procurement strategy take into account renewable resources?
- How much does the approach of suppliers to the sustainable use of materials affect their selection?
- How is waste material in terms of cost to the business monitored?
- Is less efficient equipment replaced with power saving alternatives?
- Are there people who are responsible for good practice in this field?
- Are people in the organisation informed and educated about good practice in this field?
- Is the approach to environmental issues and the efficient use of resources regularly reviewed and discussed at a senior level in the business?
- Are practices benchmarked against other organisations in the industry?
NEXT STEPS ACTIONS TO DEVELOP OUR CAPABILITY
Where we plan to be in 12 months
Actions to consider include:
- Ensure that a strategy is in place to procure and promote the responsible use of resources.
- Ensure that information regarding this is available to people in the organisation and members of the public.
- Assess materials sourced through external suppliers for their impact on the environment.
- Establish objective measures for evaluating the cost to the business of waste materials and savings from the responsible use of resources.
- Appoint dedicated people or establish a champion to ensure that the strategy is driven and achieved.
- Ensure the regular review of the resources strategy.
- Benchmark practices against similar businesses in the industry.
- Ensure all equipment is environmentally friendly.
