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… working group, which facilitated cross-departmental working and supported the development of a baseline plan, which is evolving and developing at speed. To help understand and deliberate on key issues, Officers attended internal workshops and discussed best practice with neighbouring local authorities. Carbon literacy training has also been arranged for staff and Members. 4.8 Officers continue…
… of a Climate Emergency on 16th September 2019, to ensure that the Council meets its target to become carbon neutral by 2050 and build greater resilience to the effects of climate change. 1.2 To agree to commit to a Climate Emergency Action Plan, which works toward a sustainable economic recovery and builds on new ways of working expedited by the Covid-19 pandemic. 2. Summary 2.1 Local…
… the commitments of the declaration passed in 2019. The declaration set the target for the Council to become carbon neutral by 2050 encompassing its own assets and operations. To be clear the first phase of the Council’s action plan will cover ‘Scope 1’ and ‘Scope 2’ emissions using best practice guidance as set by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Scope 1 – All direct emissions from the activities…
…. This will provide an indication of the realistic interventions that could be provided and the likely financial and carbon savings. 4.13 The initial plan seeks to capture actions from the working group, incorporating recommendations from stakeholders and align (where appropriate) to regional strategy. This approach recognises the scale of the agenda, the importance of building momentum and encouraging…
… Resources & Waste Strategy (2018) demonstrates just some of the performance step changes, policy interventions and new solutions now required to contribute to a net zero carbon future. The strategy combines actions with the longer-term policy direction of the Governments 25 Year Environment Plan, setting out the blueprint for eliminating avoidable waste of all kinds by 2050. 4.19 The Council’s…