Initial equality impact assessment screening form This form records an equality screening process to determine the relevance of equality to a proposal, and a decision whether or not a full EIA would be appropriate or proportionate.
Directorate		BES
Service area		Environment
Proposal being screened		Bid for Net Zero Living Fast Followers Fund
Officer(s) carrying out screening		Jos Holmes
What are you proposing to do?		Bid for funding to investigate opportunities for generating low carbon fuel sources for residual waste vehicles at Allerton Waste Recovery Park and Seamer Carr
Why are you proposing this? What are the desired outcomes?		To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel security
Does the proposal involve a significant commitment or removal of resources? Please give details.		We are bidding for £300,000
Impact on people with any of the following protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010, or NYCC’s additional agreed characteristics As part of this assessment, please consider the following questions: · To what extent is this service used by particular groups of people with protected characteristics? · Does the proposal relate to functions that previous consultation has identified as important? · Do different groups have different needs or experiences in the area the proposal relates to? If for any characteristic it is considered that there is likely to be an adverse impact or you have ticked ‘Don’t know/no info available’, then a full EIA should be carried out where this is proportionate. You are advised to speak to your Equality rep for advice if you are in any doubt.
Protected characteristic			Potential for adverse impact				Don’t know / No info available
			Yes		No
Age					x
Disability					x
Sex					x
Race					x
Sexual orientation					x
Gender reassignment					x
Religion or belief					x
Pregnancy or maternity					x
Marriage or civil partnership					x
People in rural areas					x
People on a low income					x
Carer (unpaid family or friend)					x
Does the proposal relate to an area where there are known inequalities/probable impacts (e.g. disabled people’s access to public transport)?								No
Will the proposal have a significant effect on how other organisations operate? (e.g. partners, funding criteria, etc.). Do any of these organisations support people with protected characteristics?								No
Decision (Please tick one)	EIA not relevant or proportionate:			ü		Full EIA required:
Reason for decision	This is a feasibility study where the outcome is not likely to impact on individuals.
Signed (Assistant Director or equivalent)			Approved by Michael Leah by email
Date			20.02.23