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Tendring District Council

… of expertise. It is not proposed to publish the list of actions in detail, but instead, provide in this document a summary of actions proposed for the next three years. These actions cover Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions and are: Part 1 Buildings & Energy a) Undertake energy audits of all council owned buildings and compile a carbon reduction plan for each one. Continue work to improve…

… and mandatory carbon reporting, with the aim of delivering net zero emissions in procurement (Scope 3) by 2030. b) Develop and deliver training for staff and suppliers on climate change, carbon footprinting, carbon reduction and the important role of procurement in supporting change. publication of greenhouse gas emissions. Annual reporting of progress towards a net zero target…

… leadership actions to influence and encourage partners, businesses, community groups and individuals across Tendring to join the Council in striving to achieve carbon neutrality for the District as a whole. 3) Calls on the UK Government to provide the powers, resources and help with funding to achieve carbon neutrality and to call on local MPs to do likewise. 4) Authorises the Chief Executive to use…

… emissions reduction trajectory to 2029. What is clear though is that the emissions do not reduce to zero. The Council’s target is net zero meaning that some carbon offsetting will be necessary. A carbon offset is a reduction in emissions made in order to compensate for emissions made elsewhere. There are several ways of offsetting carbon emissions such as carbon capture and storage however…

… percentage it will send clear community leadership message. The Council will engage with the wider district and partners will be invited to also declare climate emergencies, perhaps as part of an alliance, and to set out a timetable for their own organisations to become carbon neutral and climate resilient. This may be in tune with the Council’s 2030 target or the Government’s 2050 target. Achieving…