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… A SUSTAINABLE COUNCIL This priority concerns reduction of the Council’s own carbon footprint, and setting an example for others in the Borough. The objectives are: 1. Reduce the carbon footprint of Council buildings 2. Reduce the use of petrol and diesel by the Council and minimise emissions 3. Consider sustainability in use of materials and procurement decisions Objective 1: Reduce…
… the carbon footprint of Council buildings Task Responsibility Target Resourcing Programme update – Spring 2023 Programme update – Summer 2023 RAG Status 1.1 Undertake Carbon Emissions assessment to develop baseline figures for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Sustainability Officer Initial assessment by 31 October 2021 £25k budget agreed. The Carbon Emissions baseline…
… conducted Results publicised Existing 2020/21 figure of Scope 1 and Scop2 emissions is 1,469.88 tonnes of CO2 (was 1,712.52 in 2019/20). 2021/22 figure calculated (1,509.13 tonnes of CO2). Still within trajectory to reach Net Zero by 2050. 3 Emissions report published on Council website. 2022/23 calculations to be completed by December 2023. 1.3 Secure…
… funding for decarbonisation audits at Council sites. Director of Place Community Development Manager Sustainability Officer Facilities Manager Funding secured. Audits commissioned and delivered Action Plans agreed External Funding S106 Capital programme Report going to Cabinet in March 2023. Funding secured (£500k capital budget for 2023/24). Decarbonisation…
… and electricity from October 2024. Once this has happened, green options will be investigated. 1.7 Reduce waste and increase recycling from Council offices and leisure centres. Facilities Manager Leisure Centre Manager Strategy and Business Manager for Sport Higher percentage of waste recycled. Baseline data set in March 2021. £15k capital for standardising bins…