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Boston Borough Council

… electricity grid, will contribute to the Council reducing their carbon emissions. • Emissions included within the carbon footprint and targeted projects: Scope 1 • Fleet fuel consumption • Gas consumption in the crematorium Scope 2 • Electricity consumption in Municipal Buildings • Electricity consumption in council operated buildings Scope 3 • Employee commuting and business travel…

… of influence, alongside ability to achieve reductions through direct action. Boston Borough Council Footprint FY18/19 18 • The total footprint for BBC in FY 18/19 was 3,858.6 tCO2e. • Over one third of emissions, 34% (1,318.2 tCO2e) were scope 1. These are operational emissions as a direct result of the combustion of fossil fuels within council buildings and fleet. • Only 8% (290.3 tCO2e) were…

… or major developments will be designed and accredited to a net zero framework • Energy audits of all council owned buildings will have been undertaken o This will highlight carbon hotspots and detailed pipeline of costed projects to be implemented • Waste heat strategy for the crematorium will be in place • All lighting across council owned buildings will be LED • Understanding of total renewable…

… energy potential from solar PV will be known o Feasibility studies of all council owned buildings, roof space, car parks and land assets should be carried out and summarised within a renewable strategy • Engage with key suppliers to communicate importance of emissions reduction in procurement decisions • Install water saving accessories across all operational facilities • Waste tonnage and type…

… data will be collected By 2024 Carbon reduction commitments 30 • Boston Borough Council will have reduced carbon emissions in line with target • Low carbon heat plans will be in place o An understanding of future heating options for all council owned buildings should be in place, including heat pumps, hydrogen, or other low carbon fuels • All cars and LGVs will be battery electric where…