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Exeter City Council

… into account by its member authorities when they take decisions using their own statutory powers. Carbon Impact Assessment The expected annual carbon impacts from potential interventions have been calculated for the forecast year 2031. Findings show that reducing travel, reducing vehicular capacity, sharing and electrifying of car travel offer the biggest carbon savings per pound spent…

…. Furthermore, combining these actions with walking and cycling measures offer even greater carbon saving potential. Examples of the highest priority carbon reducing measures include: • Electric car club vehicles • Sustainable travel enhancements achieved by vehicle capacity reduction • Targeted travel planning at new interventions • Linking public transport enhancements with improved electric…

… trees throughout the city on major routes. Increased biodiversity, carbon sequestration and improved air quality through the introduction of extensive flora and fauna define the city’s identity. Future Building Interfaces The shift to a new public realm of green corridors from car dominated roads creates new interfaces between buildings and their surroundings. Buildings are designed to take…

… of the city council’s fleet of vehicles has been replaced by electric vehicles. Switching to electric pool cars for staff out and about on official duty, has provided a 75% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2010 figures. Replacement of the council’s ageing diesel-powered vans has cut carbon emissions of the entire transport fleet by 35%. The council’s own development company Exeter City Living…

… is to bring Exeter’s businesses, individuals, communities and leaders together and provide the coordination and focus needed to deliver the city’s carbon ambitions. Since our incorporation in 2016, we have undertaken extensive engagement activities to establish 12 Goals that reflect the priorities of the residents and business within Exeter. These 12 Goals form the basis of the approach…