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Mole Valley District Council

… Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector 2 As Figure 1 shows, the emissions the public sector is directly responsible for makes up 2% of the UK’s total emissions. MVDC will therefore work with others to lobby government for early adoption of and funding for ambitious carbon emissions reduction measures. This Strategy focuses on reducing carbon emissions from the Council’s estate…

… infrastructure at relevant MVDC car parks to make it easier for our staff, residents and visitors to do the same. Planning and development: the local plan and any future supporting documents will support the transition to a low-carbon future in a changing climate by shaping places in ways that contribute to radical reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, minimising vulnerability and improving…

… and a sustainable future. Action to reduce carbon emissions will also support MVDC’s strategic priorities, including to improve community wellbeing, protecting and enhancing the environment, sustainable development, air quality and prosperity for all. Inaction on climate change will undo progress towards any of these objectives. Vision and aims MVDC is committed to protecting and enhancing…

… the environment and improving the quality of life for all our communities. In this Strategy MVDC commits to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 with initial actions focused on making significant reductions in carbon emissions at the Council Offices and Dorking Halls. The Strategy also aims to demonstrate local leadership in helping Mole Valley become a carbon neutral district. To this end the Council…

… the national grid. Beyond this, a further 3,389 tCO2e p.a. reduction must be achieved to meet the 2030 carbon neutral target. The largest emissions source is from buildings leased by the Council to third party operators, which accounts for 42% of emissions. These are Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Dorking Leisure Centre and Meadowbank sports ground. Emissions from procured goods…