Decarbonisation Plan

Conwy’s Decarbonisation Plan

Following the Council’s declaration of a climate emergency in 2019, we have developed a decarbonisation plan to show the route to becoming a net zero Local Authority by 2030. This will be delivered through the Climate Challenge Programme.

1. Define scope of activities and emission sources to be included in the programme.
2. Calculate the baseline emissions to be used as the start of the journey to net zero.
3. Model the scenarios which will achieve the highest carbon reduction.
4. Deliver projects within the Climate Challenge Programme.

Scope

Scope 1 emissions

• Fuel used by Council owned and operated buildings
• Gas used by combined heat and power plant
• Fuel used by Council vehicles and plant

Scope 2 emissions

• Grid electricity used by Council owned and operated buildings
• Grid electricity used by street lighting and CCTV

Scope 3 emissions

• Water supply and treatment for Council owned and operated buildings
• Business travel
• Staff commuting
• Waste from Council operations
• Purchasing of goods and services
• Energy use by leased assets
  
  

The baseline – 2019/20 emissions (tCO₂e – tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent)