… 1 Year 1 = date of plan approval to end March 2022, Year 2 = April 2022 – March 2023, Year 3 = April 2023 – March 2024 etc. Page 5 of 9 Initial Action Strategic Priority Change Outcome Action Priority Completed by Develop a business case for all Council vehicles to be powered by electric or other low carbon alternatives Organisational Emissions Reduce organisational emissions…
… - Reduce organisational emissions. - Support behaviour change. 3 July 2021 Scope reducing water consumption across the Council Organisational Emissions - Reduce organisational emissions. 3 Mar 2023 Scope reducing the volume of paper purchased across the Council Organisational Emissions - Reduce organisational emissions. 3 Mar 2023 Review the Council’s financial investments…
…; Food Systems - Reduce carbon emissions in District. Offsetting Mar 2023 Page 6 of 9 Initial Action Strategic Priority Change Outcome Action Priority Completed by - Increase biodiversity. - Improve District's air quality. Ensure our business continuity and emergency plans are robust from a climate change perspective Adaption - Increase Council’s climate resilience…
… in the District Transport & Air Quality - Improve District's air quality. - Reduce carbon emissions in District. - Improve users’ health & wellbeing. 3 Dec 2023 Produce a Green and Blue infrastructure Supplementary Planning Document in line with Our Local Plan Housing, Planning, Buildings & Infrastructure - Support behaviour change. 3 Mar 2025 Evaluate use of business…
…) in the District Energy Generation - Support renewable energy production / distribution. - Reduce carbon emissions in District. - Support future EV fleet vehicles. 2 Mar 2023 Work with partners to support the installation of smart meters in the District and residents switching to ‘green’ energy tariffs Housing, Planning, Buildings & Infrastructure - Reduce carbon emissions in District…
… Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan SHORT TERM = over financial years 2021/22 and 2022/23 MEDIUM TERM – from 2023/24 to 2026/27 – subject to agreement of the detail and a funding plan LONG TERM – 2027-2030 - subject to agreement of the detail and a funding plan Overarching Enabling Actions – through 2022/23 Action…
… demand and which serve our residents are not adversely affected. Develop plan in 2022/23 for 2023/24 budget Action Owner/Finance/Climate Emergency Board Staff time Staff Climate Literacy Develop & implement staff engagement & training programme focussing on skills enabling staff to incorporate carbon reduction actions into their work and service delivery. Offer…
… laptops and new MFDs. Move servers to the cloud to vastly reduce carbon footprint in terms of hardware. COMPLETE SHORT From 2021 No of MFDs more than halved MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM 2023/24 onwards Begin implementing estate wide carbon reduction plan Identify potential carbon reduction and energy efficiency interventions based…
…) by 2030. Link retrofit plans into existing planned maintenance and repair plans. Ongoing HIGH must first undergo energy efficiency retrofit to reduce energy demand Resources to be agreed 2023/24 onwards Implement switch from gas No new gas boilers to be installed by 2025 at the latest. Implement retrofit plan to low carbon heat. Switch…
… to zero carbon new build. Head of Crawley Homes 2021/22 HIGH HIGH MEDIUM Assess additional resource requirement for builds planned 2023/24 onwards Net Zero Collective Learning from first 10 property types to inform retrofit action plan and commence delivery for some of portfolio. Retrofit or regenerate remaining portfolio. Head of Crawley Homes MEDIUM LONG…
…. • Car park lighting switched off at night. • Pools covered at night to reduce heat loss. • Aircon regulated to meet demands. • Unfortunately, solar panels on centre currently not operational to comply with insurance company recommendations, however remedial works due to complete by end of April 2023. Tides Leisure Centre – since April 2022 energy consumption reduced by 9.1…
… Strategy + Local Plan Democratic Services and relevant Head of Service S, ongoing Guidance for Officers on Climate change and Environmental Implications. From January 2020 all cabinet reports include a Climate Change and Environmental implications section in Cabinet reports now a requirement. https://www.dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Releases/2023/Former-garage…
…-site-in-Dover-transformed-into-16-studio-flats-for-people-facing-homelessness.aspx https://www.dover.gov.uk/News/Press-Releases/2023/Former-garage-site-in-Dover-transformed-into-16-studio-flats-for-people-facing-homelessness.aspx Some projects will be limited due to type / location/ materials/budgetary factors. Climate Change and sustainability issues…
…’ will also be taken forward through the development of the new Corporate Plan in 2023 and encourage Heads of Service to address the issue within their Service Plans. Add Climate lens to all internal audits East Kent Audit Partnership M, Ongoing Action for Head and Deputy Head of Audit – followed up on 02.12.22. Confirm support of Kent wide Strategies (Energy & Low…
… continue to consider any opportunities that may arise including renewable energy and energy storage although government restrictions on the use of PWLB funds have placed some limits on the extent of such investment options. Ringfence funds for green initiatives Strategic Director (Resources) S Jan 2023 - Given the current budget pressures this is not a realistic option…
… Basingstoke and Deane Climate Emergency Action Plan 2022 to 2023 Basingstoke and Deane Climate Emergency Action Plan - 2022 to 2023 This is the second update of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s Climate emergency Action Plan since it was adopted alongside the Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy in March 2021…
…: Council Operations Emissions Reduction: Low Cost: None Funding Source: Internal resources (Staff time) Income Generation?: No Review of key policies related to SWOW underway Spring 2023 In Progress HR Climate Change and Sustainability Team Reduction in ‘grey fleet’ or business mileage The Smarter Ways of Working (SWOW) programme has now concluded…
… and hybrid, flexible working is now normal practice. This has led to an approximate 1/5th reduction in travel to work. The climate change team regularly reviews a forward plan of upcoming work, including relevant policies to ensure they are reviewed by the climate team. A review of staff benefits is underway and expected to be completed in spring 2023. 1.4 Support for existing the Low…
…- wide Emissions Reduction: Low Cost: Low (£) Funding Source: Internal and European Grant Funding Income Generation?: No Q3 2021 – Q2 2023 In Progress Economic Development Climate Change and Sustainability team Businesses supported. Modelled carbon reduction Council continuing to promote scheme through multiple channels, including directly with businesses…
…. The scheme will continue to be pushed until it closes in mid-2023 1.12 Support and tools for businesses to understand climate change and take action to tackle this Council/ Borough: Borough- wide Emissions Reduction: Medium Cost: Low (£) Funding Source: TBC Income Generation?: No Ongoing To be actioned Climate Change and Sustainability team Economic development…
…, in December 2023. This current report forms the progress report on the delivery of that action plan (Appendix 1) and a presentation of the proposed projects in the Year 6 plan (Appendix 3). 5. The Council’s Green Infrastructure Strategy and accompanying Green Infrastructure and Nature Recovery Action Plan to 2030 was adopted by Cabinet in December 2021. The vision of the Green Infrastructure…
… towards the delivery of the Action Plan projects to 2030: There are 25 projects highlighted as Blue in 24/25. Blue means the project is complete or has become business as usual. (5 projects in 2023/24) 25 There are 47 projects highlighted as Green. Green means the project is on track, no concerns. (62 projects in 2023/24) 47 There are 3 projects highlighted as Amber…
…. Amber means minor slippage. (8 projects in 2023/24) 3 There are 2 projects highlighted as Red. Red means no progress, major concerns. (2 projects in 2023/24) 2 11. Projects showing red in the GI and Nature Recovery Action Plan to 2030 Report on Progress (Appendix 5) are: N11 - to double tree canopy cover - to highlight that this is an area wide…
… by 12%. Target not met https://www.southglos.gov.uk/community-and-living/stronger-communities/community-strategy/quality-of-life/ For South Glos Council to become carbon neutral by 2030. 7,672 t/ CO2e occurred in 2023/2024 (Scope 1 & 2 only) 1226 t/CO2e is the target reduction amount per year – (based on the previous 2022/23 emissions data…
… of scope of this indicator. Two vehicles are undertaking a trial using hydrogenated vegetable oil. Target not met To maximise renewable energy generated from installations located in South Gloucestershire . Locally installed renewable energy provides 5% the equivalent of local energy demand, (Heat, power, and transport) (2022/2023) 2562 Microgeneration…
…, EIU 12 Corporate Develop a sustainable travel policy for all CCC staff, encouraging and enabling use of lower carbon alternatives. 2023 - - - In Progress tbc 13 Corporate Develop and deliver a training programme to upskill all CCC staff (and Members where possible) on carbon, climate, and biodiversity to enable improved decision making and delivery of other actions. Type…
… of training to reflect needs of different types of staff. 2023 - In Progress CCES/Learning and Development (L&D) 14 Corporate Develop principles to mitigate carbon, adapt to climate change and minimise impacts on nature for inclusion in all council strategies and policies 2023 - In Progress BID Strategic policy team/CCES 3 Part 3 - CCES: Action Plan…
… No. Area Action Target Date Delivers Against CPICC Recommendations Mitigation Adaptation Natural Capital Status CCC Team Responsible 15 Natural Environment Continue to designate and support non-designated heritage assets, many of which can be managed to create a better environment for residents and for heritage itself. 2023 - - - In Progress Historic Environment Team 16…
… Corporate Identify opportunities on County Council assets to trial new technologies, including electrolysis of hydrogen using solar PV and carbon capture and storage mechanisms 2023 - - - In Progress CCES 17 Water Update county-wide Flood and Water Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to reflect the evolution of national and local planning policies and the need for adaptive measures…
… 2023 - - In Progress Natural & Historic Environment 18 Waste Work with partners in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP) to embrace changes within the Environment Act and the emerging Waste and Resource Strategy to align with the principles of the circular economy to promote more sustainable waste management practices. 2023 - In Progress Waste…
… efficiency of their home e.g. insulation Source: 2023 People’s Survey – Life in the Ribble Valley 5 Our Climate Change Action Plan 2024/2025 Stage 1 Focusing on Council Emissions Theme 1 – Understanding Our Emissions Objective / Goals Actions Owner / lead officer Project cost or funding in place Progress review Target / Milestone CO2 Impact / Carbon Saving…
… potential (High, Medium, Low) Understanding Council Emissions Undertake Annual One Carbon World (OCW) Assessment JH February 2021 – OCW 50% grant funding awarded. Awaiting 2023/24 Request for Information (RFI) from OCW Complete and return 2023/24 RFI to OCW after financial year end when data is available Low Performance framework Establish a performance and targeting…
… time Pre April 2025 Medium Sharing progress with all Councillors / staff Annual Report to Economic Development Committee detailing reductions in emissions and proposed actions for the coming year AA/JH Officer time – Use 2023/24 OCW Annual report and Climate Change Action Plan to monitor and report RVBC’s corporate emissions performance each year Economic development Committee…
… Committee in March 2023. 2024/25 £95K (based on quotes) to be funded from Invest to Save Earmarked Reserve agreed February 2024 Once funding approved – expected installation during summer 2024 and completion by end of September 2024 End of September 2024 High Savings will be identified and quantified as part of the project feasibility process Ensure all lighting in Council…
… the November 2024 High 8 offices, particularly the IT office Reduce emissions from Ribblesdale Swimming Pool Significantly reduce energy consumption at the Pool as part of any refurbishment/redesign MB Ribblesdale Pool Feasibility Study – Capital Programme 2023/24 £32,610 approved for feasibility study. Proposal due March 24 Review when feasibility study has been received…
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… Authorities and the Sixth Carbon Budget) . Figure 3: IPCC (2023) Climate Change Synthesis Report. Figure 4: Northwest England and North Wales warming stripes, 1884-2023, C Cortiula-Phelipot. Figure 5: Sources of emissions in Westmorland and Furness (2019) from the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP) emission baseline report. Figure 6: Westmorland and Furness’ trajectories to net zero (Small…
… World Consulting data from a 2019 baseline). Figure 7: Westmorland and Furness Council’s key themes to reach net zero. Figure 8: Emissions associated with domestic and non-domestic buildings in Westmorland and Furness (Appendix 2: Zero Carbon Cumbria – Summary of greenhouse gas emissions in Westmorland and Furness and trajectories to net zero, June 2023 – Small World Consulting on behalf…
…, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2019) Cllr Giles Archibald Cabinet Member for Climate and Biodiversity Windermere 05westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk Building on its Council Plan priority to tackle climate change and provide leadership on the drive to net zero, in July 2023, the Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet approved the Climate Action Plan Part One, signalling its ambition…
…-industrial levels. Whilst varying efforts have been made by individual countries, in 2018 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published their Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5oC and their Climate Change Synthesis Report in 2023, which identified that limiting warming to 1.5oC and 2oC involves an immediate greenhouse gas emission reduction (Figure 3). Figure 3 : The IPCC…
… (2023) Climate Change Synthesis Report (IPCC_AR6_SYR_SPM.pdf) Limiting warming to 1.5oC and 2oC involves rapid, deep and in most cases immediate greenhouse gas emission reductions Net zero CO2 and net zero GHG emissions can be achieved through strong reductions across all sectors a) Net global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Implemented policies result in projected emissions that lead…
… Calderdale Climate Action Plan for 2023-26 CALDERDALE ACTION PLAN 2023-26 CLIMATE OUR PATH TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE Tackling Climate Change is a challenge all of us will face. Here in Calderdale, it’s a challenge we are ready to tackle. We’ve gone through devastating floods and learned a lot about taking action…
… behind can help us focus on action. Working Together A key action is positioning the Climate Action Partnership to be multi-owned and visible in 2023. We want to be leaders in taking climate action and sharing innovation and stories. We will regularly publish our progress: we have committed to yearly progress reports but will also use tools like social media, newsletters and press releases…
… literacy and action since 2019. Calderdale Council’s fleet of electric vehicles will cut carbon emissions 15 https://gogreen.togetherhousing.co.uk/ LOCAL ACTION: Suma Wholefoods Suma Wholefoods launched their Sustainability Strategy in 2023. The Calderdale-based co-op has 300 workers and distributes vegetarian and sustainable products to businesses and communities across…
… of the Sustainable Food Places Award and will aim to move to silver by 2023 and gold by 2026 or sooner. Start Today Want to make a difference? BBC Bitesize has some ideas for families, 9-13 and 14+ years old on how you can be green. Communities Taking Action How can we support communities to play their part in making a lasting change? Calderdale is already fortunate to have a vibrant community sector…
… is well underway to produce a new Central Lancashire Local Plan for 2023-2038. This will be a single plan for Central Lancashire which will seek to ensure that all future development is: • Sustainable • Benefits nature and our biodiversity • Carbon neutral (or delivers equivalent in carbon off-setting) • Promotes new forms of energy for heating homes and for transport • Does not worsen our…
… Develop and implement a Sustainable Policy for Council Buildings to ensure that all future development the Council undertakes meets sustainability and net zero targets and there is a clear action plan for existing buildings to be decarbonised. Spatial Planning (Climate Change Team) Property Services Commercial Services Mar 2023 Complete and evaluate the trial use of hydrogenated vegetable oil…
… savings Spatial Planning (Climate Change Team) Property Services Mar 2024 Develop & adopt Local Plan policies for climate change including flood risk & sustainable drainage, biodiversity net gain, green and blue infrastructure, open space, clean energy, and sustainable transport. Spatial Planning (supported by Climate Change Team) Dec 2023 Support local communities in the preparation…
… new schemes for cycling, walking and improved public transport. Spatial Planning Dec 2023 Deliver the recommendations of the Sustainable Public Transport Overview and Scrutiny Task Group. Spatial Planning Dec 2022 In Partnership with LCC, develop a Highways and Transport Masterplan for Central Lancashire include a stand- alone Transport Strategy for Chorley to support delivery of the new…
… and land owned not only by the Council and produce a report with options and recommendations. Spatial Planning (Climate Change Team) Property Services Commercial Services Mar 2023 Investigate the feasibility and business case for the Council to establish a service to offer HVO fuel for residents to use in own private vehicles, include safety, financial, legal and demand. Spatial Planning…
… of influence as “Exemplar”, “Enabler” and “Encourager”. Each commitment is loosely time framed over the decade, which is segmented into 3 phases that can be broadly considered as: (i) (2020 – 2023) preparation and pilots; (ii) (2023 - 2027) bigger projects and roll out schemes; (iii) (2027 – 2030) finalisation of schemes and next stage planning; In practice things are not so neatly ‘linear…
… and villages. BUILT ENVIRONMENT TH EM ES IN TR O D U C TIO N N EX T STEPS PAGE 10 l STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL l THE 2030 STRATEGY MASTER PLAN OUR COMMITMENTS 2020-23 2023-27 2027-30 RATIONALE INDICATORS OF SUCCESS… EX EM PL A R in o ur o w n op er at io ns BE1 Efficiency Programme Linked to E1, M2 Review council owned building stock for energy and water efficiency…
… N N EX T STEPS PAGE 11 l STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL l THE 2030 STRATEGY MASTER PLAN OUR COMMITMENTS 2020-23 2023-27 2027-30 RATIONALE INDICATORS OF SUCCESS… EN A BL ER Pa rtn er sh ip s; P ol ic y, D ec is io ns a nd S er vi ce s BE5 Financing through development Redesign our application process for Community Infrastructure Levy to ensure focus on a CN2030…
… DISTRICT COUNCIL l THE 2030 STRATEGY MASTER PLAN OUR COMMITMENTS 2020-23 2023-27 2027-30 RATIONALE INDICATORS OF SUCCESS… EN C O U RA G ER Ad vi ce , I nf or m at io n, In ce nt iv es BE12 Awards and incentives Research and consult on award and incentive schemes motivate those with building related responsibilities to plan, build and install only to the highest energy efficiency…
… infrastructure fit for the future: • grid constraints are no longer obstacles to renewable generation • storage and on-site generation projects are well supported FOCUS: energy generation and power distribution across the district. ENERGY TH EM ES IN TR O D U C TIO N N EX T STEPS PAGE 14 l STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL l THE 2030 STRATEGY MASTER PLAN OUR COMMITMENTS 2020-23 2023-27 2027-30…
… Leicester Climate Emergency Strategy 2020-2023 Leicester Climate Emergency Strategy April 2020 – March 2023 Towards a carbon-neutral and climate-adapted city Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 2 of 57 Foreword We are proud to present Leicester City Council’s strategy and action plan…
… Soulsby Deputy City Mayor Environment and Transportation, Cllr Adam Clarke Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 3 of 57 Our Thanks The development of this strategy and the accompanying action plan have been supported and shaped through a huge number of conversations and discussions under the umbrella of Leicester’s Climate Emergency Conversation…
… and businesses. Group Conversations – members of the following groups who fed into responses via our Group Conversation Packs: • Belgrave Neighbours • Community of Grace • Countesthorpe Environment Group • De Montfort University – staff and students • GraceWorks Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 4 of 57 • Leicester City of Sanctuary • Near…
… Finally, not to forget the local campaigning groups who have helped raise awareness about the Climate Emergency and constructively laid out the challenge for a bold and ambitious response. Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 5 of 57 Contents Foreword 2 Our Thanks 3 Contents 5 Executive Summary 6 Our Vision 9 Introduction 11 Purpose…
… At work 39 Land use, green space and development 43 The council 47 Delivery, Monitoring and Reporting 51 Broadening Leicester’s Response to the Emergency 53 Glossary 54 Leicester’s Climate Emergency Strategy: April 2020 to March 2023 Page 6 of 57 Executive Summary Playing our part in tackling the Climate Emergency Climate change is a critical threat to people in Leicester…
… of the new Halton Leisure Centre Completion by 31.9.24. Divisional Manager Property B8 As part of the Council’s approach to hybrid working undertake a building rationalisation review March 2023 Divisional Manager Property 13 FLEET TRANSPORT Action to be taken Time frame for Delivery Council Lead F1 Undertake feasibility studies for charging infrastructure and the introduction of low…
… carbon emission vehicles at all Council sites that operate fleet vehicles / plant & machinery. December 2023. Divisional Manager Transport F2 Continue the rollout of EV charging infrastructure. 2022/2026. Divisional Manager Transport F3 In line with the current vehicle replacement cycle, phase out combustion engine fleet assets. 2022/2035 Subject to alternatively fuelled asset…
… benefits from the transition to Net Zero. 2023 Business Improvement & Growth Team H4 Explore options to address Empty /void homes. 2022 - 2040 Operational Director Regeneration 15 ENVIRONMENT SERVICES Action to be taken Time frame for Delivery Council Lead ES1 To explore opportunities to help develop the Borough’s ‘green infrastructure’ through the creation of a diverse forest…
… Divisional Manager - Environment Services ES3 Appoint Project Lead Officer. Establish project parameters and develop a Project Action Plan. 2022-2023 Divisional Manager - Environment Services ES4 Commission studies to identify potential suitable sites, including public and private locations through consultation with landowners, and carry out other 2022-2030 Divisional Manager…
… Lead PL1 Through the Local Plan, the Council will seek to support the deployment of low carbon solution will seek to build and expand on this. (Halton Local Plan Policy GR5). Develop guidance for developers. Summer 2023 Divisional Manager Planning PL2 Through the Local Plan, the Council will support the protection enhancement and expanding infrastructure (including but not exclusively…
… .......................................................................... 23 Theme 5 Natural environment ............................................. 24 Appendix 2 Stakeholder map ..................................................... 26 Appendix 3 Carbon audit baseline summary .......................27 Appendix 4 Our green achievements 2023 ......................... 29 Carbon audit assessment of carbon footprint CO2 carbon dioxide DESNeZ Department for Energy…
… and a number of successful projects and initiatives have been delivered. (See case studies, page 5.) A Climate Task and Finish Panel, a cross party group was established by the leader in June 2023. This panel make recommendations and proposals on their priorities from this strategy to the portfolio holder for Regeneration and Prosperity. To support this, they engage and collaborate with key…
… stakeholders, as well as highlight local and national best practice. 1.0 Introduction 2020 2022 2024 2019 2021 2023 Declared climate emergency Climate action including COP26 event 2035 EHDC Net Zero target set Carbon audit completed Climate and environment strategy 2020-25 agreed Revised action plan agreed Green Team established New climate and environment strategy 2024-29 adopted The council…
… agreed in July 2023 to bring forward its net zero target for its own operations from 2050 to 2035. With the council’s refreshed approach to climate action, increased community engagement and collaboration and our new net zero target, it is a timely opportunity to refresh the council’s Climate and Environment Strategy. Our Climate timeline 2019-24 A green Community, green place…
… and green council 5 Monterey House Apr 2023 - Feb 2024 Our new office has played a crucial role in supporting our road to achieving our net zero by 2035 for our operations target. We have installed 331 solar panels on the roof of Monterey House, which will produce 165 kWp, supported by batteries and six electric vehicle charging points. Our move to our new headquarters is expected to have…
… have developed a comprehensive Net Zero action plan (PDF, 127.2 KB). We will monitor our progress towards the Net Zero target every 3 months with the data available in the quarterly performance report. More detail of our current performance can be found on our climate emergency performance page. Action so far Since 2010 (up to March 2023) we have reduced our greenhouse gas emissions by 79…
…%. This includes reducing emissions from: highways lighting by 87% buildings we own by 67% fleet fuel by 76% claimed business travel by 40%. This latest set of data to March 2023, includes the reduction in emissions due to actions and investment by us and the changes in emissions from national energy supplies. This data also reflects the changes to the way we have been working since the coronavirus (COVID…
…-19) pandemic, with significantly less business travel and a reduction in the use of our buildings. As we look to the future, we will continue to develop our plans for more flexible ways of working that continue to reduce our impact on the environment. Emission type 2010 (tonnes) To March 2023 (tonnes) Difference between 2010…
… and March 2023 (tonnes) Highways lighting 29,928 4,027 -25,901 Buildings we own 19,979 6,499 -13,480 Fleet fuel 3,396 816 -2,580 Business travel 4,907 2,944 -1,963 Total 58,210 12,253 -45,957 Our Traded Services have achieved a reduction of 33% in greenhouse gas emissions up to March 2023, compared to a baseline year…
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