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North Somerset Council

… the council’s own direct carbon footprint is just a small part of North Somerset’s total emissions, there are many reasons to tackle it as an urgent priority. The council can benefit from Government grants such as the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. This can not only reduce emissions, but also demonstrate what is possible and stimulate the green economy. The council also has increasing…

… is reported on a six-monthly basis and the action plan will be updated at least annually. In November 2019, the council published its first action plan, establishing seven key principles to focus on for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving our resilience in a changing climate. The biggest material change to this plan is the inclusion of a “Low carbon business and skills” key principle…

… and demand to align is a substantial task. Our climate emergency declaration in February 2019 stated that we would aim to be a carbon neutral council and area by 2030. We have since joined the UK100 Countryside Climate Network and pledged to do everything within our power and influence to rapidly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and work with our residents and businesses to bring our wider…

… community’s emissions in line with net zero as soon as possible. With limited options for carbon dioxide removals before 2030, our main focus is on reducing emissions rather than removals or offsetting, although opportunities will be taken in these areas if they become available. Our first action plan in 2019 set the groundwork and foundations for making changes. Many things have changed…

… of the issues we face and the actions available to us to reduce emissions. What have we been doing to enable change and reduce emissions? ● Auditing our buildings to prepare for energy efficiency improvements ● Working with neighbouring authorities to produce region-wide low-carbon transport approaches ● Reviewing planning policies as part of the Local Plan update ● Updating internal policies…