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Southampton City Council

…, and resilient. By doing this we will make Southampton an attractive place to live which promotes our residents quality of life, improves safety, with inclusive access to transport regardless of their circumstances. By widening peoples travel choices they can get around actively, healthily and, at the same time, improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions. 5. Sustainable Travel Charter commitments…

… must be prepared to contribute towards achieving this goal like everyone else and ensure it is equipped to tackle the changes that climate change is already likely to bring. In 2019 Southampton City Council declared a climate emergency and made a commitment that carbon emissions associated with its activities will be net zero by 2030. Despite a growing economy and population, Southampton’s…

… will have net zero carbon footprint • 90% of our council fleet will be zero-emission by 2030 How will we get there? • We will be an exemplar of good practice, provide support to the community and influence positive changes where we can. • We will ensure we measure, evaluate and report our progress using recognised and transparent methods. • We will seek to avoid and reduce our emissions…

… Plan to pursue low emission options for SCC heavy fleet vehicles and support other city stakeholders. • Introduce a Green City staff awareness and training programme. 08 Southampton City Council Green City Plan Success Measures • Annual reduction in council carbon emissions in accordance targets established in SCC Carbon Reduction & Energy Plan. • Increase in the quantity…

… assetts to achieve net zero emissions • Review and update the existing Electric Vehicle Action Plan to support the shift to zero emission vehicles across the city for all. • Undertake a citywide carbon mapping assessment to determine its carbon footprint, predict likely reductions and persistent impacts. • Produce a City Carbon Reduction & Energy Strategy to support and inform stakeholders…