Including the closely related terms become carbon, carbon literate, and become carbon.
… strategy Partners and funding Key performance indicators Next steps 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 Contents vehicle (EV) charging network; we actively incorporate renewable energy into our housing regeneration projects; and we have employed new staff that bring the knowledge and expertise required to tackle complex issues that require carbon literacy. This strategy brings…
… further detail to our corporate plan to ensure this council plays a vital role in neutralising carbon emissions, reducing waste, increasing recycling, preventing biodiversity loss and maintaining a clean environment. Introduction Borough-wide emissions The Climate Change Act (2008) highlighted the UK’s aim to become carbon neutral by 2050. Brentwood Borough Council wants to do its bit…
… equipment in council buildings is of energy efficiency grade B or above by 2040 • Train all council staff to be energy efficient by 2025, including new starters • Train senior management to be carbon literate by end of 2022 • Provide workshops and resources for residents and local businesses on how to save energy • Consider the merits of renewable energy opportunities within the borough Currently…
… Recycle Recover Dispose 5.5 million kerbside waste and recycling collections per year All electricity for council buildings is on a green tariff and considered carbon neutral Senior Leadership Team training in carbon literacy in February 2022 New recycling scheme separating waste introduced August 2020 Reduced the amount of contamination in waste collected Page 11Page 10 Behavioural…
… campaigns, such as workshops, to increase recycling rates Ongoing Aim to be in the top quartile for recycling rates in Essex 2025 Energy Ensure all electrical equipment in council buildings is of energy efficiency grade B or above by 2040 2040 Train all council staff to be energy efficient by 2025, including new starters 2025 Train senior management to be carbon literate by end of 2022 2022…