Including the closely related terms carbon emission, carbon, and carbon solutions.
… form. Refer to Table 4 overleaf. Item No. 9, Page 13 of 19 Table 4. Cross-cutting issues and draft strategic objectives. Cross-cutting issue Draft strategic objectives Energy & carbon- emissions reduction Deliver a Carbon Action Plan for West Oxfordshire to deliver the Council’s commitment to becoming carbon- neutral by 2030. Work across Council functions…
… to focus and prioritise carbon-reduction measures, identifying timescales and resources required for their delivery. In Figure 1, for example, current data on gas consumption across Council buildings illustrates very clearly where the largest carbon impact is for the Council and where there is, therefore, greatest potential for improvements. WODC Leisure Centres are shown here as having…
…, releasing annual reports to the public. 2.4 CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK 2.4.1. A Carbon Action Plan for West Oxfordshire will be developed through partnership, engaging with Officers who have a direct responsibility for reducing carbon emissions through Council operations, the procurement of contracts and in service delivery. A Climate Action Network for West Oxfordshire will be formed to bring…
… dependence on natural resources. The more we can reduce our demand over time, the less energy we need to find. The next step in a robust energy strategy for the Council is to supply what energy is required, in an efficient way and through low- and zero-carbon technology. These two steps, in combination, can make a significant impact in terms of demand and carbon-emissions reduction and lower…
… and at a National level to reduce waste at source (including Single Use Plastics); developing innovative and sustainable waste management solutions; and facilitating low-carbon solutions for waste recycling and disposal. Biodiversity & landscape Work across Council functions, with partners in the District, County and at a National level to protect and enhance biodiversity…