Scots councils measure footprint

08 February 2007

Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council have published the findings of their two-year pilot study into northeast Scotland’s impact on the environment.
The councils have worked with WWF Scotland and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to measure the effect that human activity in the area is having on the global environment. Details of the Northeast Scotland global footprint reduction report was unveiled at a forum in Ellon last week. Data has been collected on energy use, transport, buildings, food habits, waste management and water use, to provide a detailed picture of the northeast footprint.
Scientists from SEI, an independent, international research institute, have found people in both Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are consuming more resources than the Scottish average.
The data is being developed into a computer software programme, which will be used to influence the decision-making of Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils.
Aberdeen chief executive, David Paterson, said: ‘Ecological footprinting is an important tool that will allow us to measure policies against potential environmental impact.’
Research has already indicated that the footprint could be reduced by councils encouraging energy efficiency in existing homes and buildings, ensuring new construction is to the highest environmental standards, and investing in alternative energy sources.

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