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Amber Valley Borough Council

… that its day-to-day operational activities contribute to Climate Change. On 24th July 2019, Amber Valley Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency and pledged to reduce the environmental impact of its services and operations. This Councils Net Zero ambition compliments Derbyshire County Council’s Carbon Reduction Plan to achieve carbon neutrality for the wider county by 2032. 1.2 Net Zero…

… Carbon Emissions Amber Valley Borough Council has pledged to achieve Net Zero Carbon emissions across its property portfolio and owned vehicle fleet by 2030. Net Zero Carbon emissions reflects a reduction of Greenhouse Gas emissions associated with an organisation’s operations through the implementation of carbon reduction measures and initiatives. The Net Zero Carbon strategy will tie…

… of resources. • Extensive electrification for Council wide transportation and heating supported by a major expansion of renewable and other low-carbon power generation to remove the need for unsustainable fuels. • Utilising the Councils green spaces promoting sustainable and eco-friendly practices, including a focus on encouraging the uptake of carbon sequestration. To achieve Net Zero Carbon emissions…

… by 2030, Amber Valley Borough Council is establishing a comprehensive Carbon Reduction Management Plan. This Plan will detail the Council’s carbon reduction measures and initiatives that will be implemented over a 10-year period to deliver a pragmatic and sustainable approach to achieving Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2030. Figure 1 (right) – Amber Valley Borough Council’s approach…

… to delivering Net Zero Carbon Emission Page 6 of 31 1.3 Context to Net Zero Target Amber Valley is home to a vast expanse of green spaces and rural countryside providing residents and visitors with stunning views and access to nature. To preserve the beauty of Amber Valley’s environment, the Council will be establishing a Carbon Reduction Plan to minimise its contribution to Climate Change…