Including 7 closely related terms such as buildings, building, and council.
…, including putting energy measures into public buildings, supporting local businesses with grant funding, solar projects, we now need to take further steps towards achieving net zero. This plan represents our own analysis of what actions we now need to take. Climate emergency declaration In September 2019, a climate emergency was declared in North East Lincolnshire. As a council we confirmed our…
… for the council to become a carbon neutral organisation by 2040 by focusing delivery on six carbon reduction workstreams: Low carbon estate (our buildings). Low carbon fleet (our vehicles). Low carbon street lighting. Climate-conscious decision-making. Climate-conscious purchasing (goods and services). Climate conscious behaviours (of our staff and those who work for us). 1.8 The work…
… amount of carbon being emitted, historic energy and water data was gathered for each building/supply for the year from January to December 2019. From this data, 2019 baseline emissions were calculated using the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) 2020 greenhouse gas reporting conversion factors. Our council 2019 baseline emissions were 6,511 tonnes of carbon dioxide…
… purchased 100% of our electricity from renewable sources. Our 2021 public survey found that 97% of respondents supported making public buildings energy efficient. Challenges and opportunities We do not have the funding to make all the changes we need, and future government funding regimes are not known. When external funding opportunities appear, there are tight timescales for bidding…
… CABINET DATE 01/12/2021 REPORT OF Councillor Philip Jackson, Leader of the Council RESPONSIBLE OFFICER Sharon Wroot, Executive Director Environment, Economy and Resources SUBJECT North East Lincolnshire Council Carbon Roadmap STATUS OPEN FORWARD PLAN REF NO. CB 12/21/06 CONTRIBUTION TO OUR AIMS The recommendations…