Including the closely related terms literacy training, and carbon saving.
… in this plan. Significant work towards achieving our Carbon Neutral goal by 2030 has already occurred within North Northamptonshire: • Delivering Carbon Literacy training for Councillors and Senior Officers and establishing a train the trainer model for the organisation. • Developed a Carbon Impact Assessment which will consider the benefit and risks associated with proposals for use of the £1m…
… and Environment Emergency was declared by the full council. As part of this, we committed to the authority becoming carbon neutral and I was pleased to announce that this would be by 2030. Right from the get-go, The Council has been clear that climate change and looking after the environment must be the ‘green thread’ running through the organisation. In line with this, £1 million has been committed…
… for global warming to zero. In order to achieve this, the Council must reduce as much climate damaging carbon emissions as possible. However, no action is without carbon emissions, so it is crucial that any residual carbon emissions that cannot be removed are offset by absorbing an equivalent amount from the atmosphere, for example through carbon capture and reforestation. Becoming carbon neutral…
… energy efficiency. A plan to be carbon neutral by 2030 Carbon Management Plan 2022 12 There are lots of simple ways that we can save energy and it’s one of the easiest ways to reduce emissions. Even making small changes to the way that buildings use energy can mean big cost and carbon savings. To save our buildings’ energy usage, we need to: Involve staff The most effective energy saving…
… will focus on identifying those high energy sites as a priority and undertake a variety of energy audits in order to recognise energy saving opportunities. By making innovative changes to the way these buildings are operated ensures we reduce our carbon footprint. Making changes to these leisure facilities will support the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 for North Northamptonshire Council…