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Foreword
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Part one: the issues and the business case for action
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The issues
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Should we be doing more? – Your views
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The policy framework
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Part two: our goals and commitments
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Our pledges
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Our carbon footprint
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How will climate change impact on fires?
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Research and development
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Strategic actions
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Aim three : promoting sustainable behaviours
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Preventing environmental harm
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Public campaigns and education
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Staff travel
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Strategic actions
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Fire prevention
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Operations and transport
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Waste management and recycling
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Sourcing and making efficient use of natural resources
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Greening our procurement
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Environmental governance
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Strategic actions
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G r e a t e r M a n c h e s t e r F i r e a n d R e s c u e A u t h o r i t y
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Environmental champions
Part four: measuring and reporting our progress Aim one : reducing our carbon footprint
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Our overarching aims
Part three: creating a more sustainable Fire and Rescue Service
Aim two: adapting to climate change
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External reporting
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Strategic actions
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