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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

… Implementation 53% of actions 8.4a Deliver Carbon Literacy Training, or a similar educational programme, to all Council staff & members and incorporate this training into the onboarding process. 09Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | Action Plan Executive Summary08 Costs, carbon savings and Co-benefits The areas identified as key to prioritizing the actions in the Net Zero Action Plan…

… barriers to implementation. Key identified action opportunities included an information hub for businesses to share knowledge and best practice, a full funded energy assessment regime for all buildings and mapping of the Borough’s natural capital assets. Action Plan Objectives: Identify actions SMBC can take to reduce GHG emissions across the Borough; Estimate the carbon savings, costs…

… with a high payback, with the exception of maximising the number of buildings connected to Solihull’s Town Centre Energy Network where costs are high. The carbon savings of these actions range from medium to high savings and can result in a number of co-benefits, including cost savings for businesses and residents, the creation of new low carbon jobs encouraging inclusive growth and reducing ill…

…-health. 4. Tackling waste emissions Waste represents a small proportion of Solihull’s carbon footprint, however actions to reduce waste and increase recycling can deliver multiple benefits. Costs of actions are low and carbon savings are low-medium. 5. Tackling industry emissions Emissions from industrial processes and energy intensive industries are relatively low in Solihull…

… and will require collaboration with organisations and national government. Costs are low with no direct payback and potential carbon savings are high. Emissions reduction within industry increases productivity and competitiveness of local businesses. 6. Tackling natural environment emissions Protecting and enhancing the natural environment in Solihull has the potential to deliver multiple benefits…