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Three Rivers District Council

… and businesses in the District is key to delivering this. Objectives: • Publicise and assist the accessibility of any grants or incentive schemes which help reduce the carbon emissions of existing buildings including the Councils own and associated public buildings. • Ensure utility contracts on Council-owned buildings utilise low-carbon energy tariffs. • Support the retrofitting of buildings…

…, council tenants and businesses to increase awareness of and preparedness for the unavoidable impacts of climate change in Three Rivers. Objectives: • Embed the climate and ecological emergencies into the culture and decision making of the Council so that the environmental impacts of all council projects, policies, procurements and services are considered. • Continue to consult with residents…

… to produce an Energy Statement demonstrating how a minimum of 20% less carbon dioxide emissions than Building Regulations Part L requirements (2013) will be achieved. • Require the integration of renewable energy within any new council developments, and (where possible) within public and private sector developments. • Lobby Government to ensure Building Regulations do adopt the Future…

… Local Impacts Page 11-12 Three Rivers District Council Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy Page 14-27 Enable And Engage Page 14 Energy Page 15 Sustainable Design And Construction Page 16 Efficiency of Existing Buildings Page 17 Sustainable Travel And Air Quality Page 19 Waste And A Circular Economy Page 20 Biodiversity Page 22 Water And Flooding Page 25 Adaptation…

… transport and improve local air quality. The new Local Plan will insist on the highest standards of design and construction and the Council will work with stakeholders to drive down emissions from existing buildings. The Strategy seeks to protect and enhance Three Rivers’ rich biodiversity by sensitively managing council-owned land while supporting landowners and residents to enhance and connect…