Including 10 closely related terms such as council operations, building, and buildings.
… and provide guidance to Council operations. Climate Challenge 07 08 Are you passionate about protecting the environment while also promoting low carbon growth? There are several opportunities to get involved in the Council’s work. If you want to learn more go to: www.colchester.gov.uk/sustainability Have any questions about this area of our work? Do you have feedback on our Climate…
… Climate Challenge and Sustainability Strategy Themes Climate Challenge 01 02 Colchester Borough Council is leading the way in promoting sustainability and carbon Reduction. This new Climate Challenge and Sustainability Strategy Themes continues to build on years of dedication and achievement and will evolve through…
…: Reduce carbon emissions from our buildings and feet to help achieve a net zero Carbon footprint for Council Services by 2030. Reduce carbon emissions from our existing buildings through use of insulation, solar panels, air source heat pumps and other technologies. Change our petrol/diesel vehicles to electric vehicles and invest in appropriate charging stations for current and future use…
…, removing 400-600 tonnes of CO2 according to the Energy Saving Trust’s Guide to air source heat pumps. 1 ground source heat pump and 2 gas absorption heat pumps across 3 of our sheltered housing buildings, resulting in a decrease of carbon emissions. Started construction of our “New Council Housebuilding Programme” in which all properties are being built to the principles of the “Future Homes…
… that we have an important role to play in promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. In 2020 we published our Council’s Strategic Plan 2020-2023 with tackling the climate challenge and leading sustainability as a key priority. We also developed our Climate Emergency Action Plan highlighting how we will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. In 2021…