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North Somerset Council

… officers and councillors as well as 17 local businesses and 18 community champions 300 pledges made 450 tonnes CO2e savings estimated Decarbonisation plans Delivered for 30 public buildings including: 15 schools 5 leisure centres Business support 17 local small businesses supported to reduce carbon emissions through our Business Carbon Support pilot programme 15 businesses have received Green…

… or extra benefit we receive when addressing an issue or concern. One example might be an initiative to increase cycling in a particular community, with a primary objective of reducing carbon emissions from transport locally. However, this initiative will also deliver the co-benefit of improved physical and mental health for residents through increased physical activity and improved air quality…

… for areas like procurement and human resources to make our services align with a low carbon future ● Training our staff and councillors in Carbon Literacy to ensure it is a high priority across the council ● Running a solar panel purchasing scheme for residents ● Utilising Green Homes Grants to insulate low-income homes ● Replacing streetlights with LEDs ● Funding energy efficiency…

… at an unprecedented scale. The science indicates there is still time to limit temperature rises, but only if we act now. The Sixth Carbon Budget report (December 2020) – this CCC report gave recommendations to the government and local councils for delivering the UK’s net zero ambition. Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution – the government’s 10-point plan had the key objectives of Building…

… climate actions can reduce costs – for example saving money on energy bills – and others can have significant benefits to the local economy. For example: ● create new jobs in the low carbon economy ● support a just transition by delivering training to those in high carbon industries ● encourage people to spend more time in town centres ● create a better environment for local businesses…