Including 55 related terms such as council building, council buildings, and new council buildings.
… in regards to its own council housing build programme and will commit to a minimum standard of a B rating. The Leeds Standard is resulting in an over 80% reduction in carbon, compared to the average home, with a £500 saving in energy costs. The council’s own planning policies encourage high levels of energy efficiency and broader sustainability. The council’s position, however, is undermined…
… Woodland creation, £1.4m, and £800k for the retrofitting of Council buildings. This excludes the transport investment in Connecting Leeds and the Council’s new council house building programme, both of which have low carbon at their heart. Despite this, much more is needed. The Council will continue to prioritise the strategy to carbon-neutral in its capital strategy. The city, however, also…
… buildings and street lighting 3.3.2 Since 2013 the council’s estate has been reduced by over a million ft2 of office space and the ambition is that over the next five years that this rationalisation will continue to deliver at least a further 20% reduction in the size of our office accommodation. This equates to just over 200,000 ft2. 3.3.3 This is estimated to reduce our emissions from gas…
… that once people have exposure to the facts of climate change, the vast majority of people become supportive of action. A zero carbon council To ensure that Leeds City Council plays its own part as an organisation and has credibility when engaging with others, the reports begins by setting out its own commitment to becoming carbon-neutral in its operations. The council’s key sources…
… of emissions are street lighting, its buildings and fleet. The council has already acquired the largest local government electric vehicle fleet in the UK, committed to halve the energy required for street lighting by transferring to LED and to replace gas in our city centre buildings with district heating. A series of further recommendations are made to the Executive Board, which include the following…
… is undertaking Whole Life Carbon Assessments on seven newbuild council housing projects and several major projects to estimate and measure their impact on greenhouse gas emissions during construction and in use. One of the main outcomes will be homes with better insulation and low carbon heating systems. BHCC’s Design Guide and Employers Requirements for new build council housing provides targets…
…, despite improvements in individual buildings. This is due to increased fuel consumption in some council buildings. See highlights below and the full corporate report for more information. https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/net-zero/brighton-hove-city-council-carbon-footprint-report-2023-2024 https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/net-zero/brighton-hove-city-council…
…. A new programme of solar PV installations on council housing started with the aim of installing 800 more solar PV systems on council homes by 2026, as part of our action to help residents with the cost-of-living crisis and reduce carbon emissions. The priority for the programme is homes with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D or lower, those with electric heating, and areas…
… council operational buildings and schools. In 2024, funding bids were submitted to the Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), proposing a full replacement of existing gas boilers with a low-carbon alternative at some of the council-owned leisure sites. Waste Recycling options - Only 0.21% of the city’s waste is sent to landfill, but the overall volume of residual…
… repairs including insulation improvements, new roofs and doors that all contribute positively to the energy efficiency of homes. Corporate council estate – By 2024 around 75 energy efficiency audits had been carried out across the highest consuming corporate buildings, schools and leisure centres. These audits provided an overview of decarbonisation opportunities at each site. Subsequently…
… considered by LCC Housing Team. Leicester City Council’s Climate Emergency Action: Plan April 2020 – March 2023 Version 3, updated May 2022 Page 11 of 45 No. Action Outcomes Expected Timescale Responsibility Progress and Achievements 2.14 ADDED APRIL 2021 Climate change information for council tenants Review sustainability information provided to new council housing tenants and advise…
… Lane - phase 2 housing development Build 38 new A-rated energy efficient and low-carbon council houses. All houses will achieve: 'A' rating for energy efficiency Over 70% lower carbon emissions than equivalent houses built to Building Regulations (Part L, 2013) standards Lower energy bills for tenants 2020/21 (Planning Application determined) 2020/21 - 2021/22 (Procurement) 2022…
… loft insulation in council housing. Approximately 114 properties upgraded per year, saving an estimated 57t CO2 per year. 2020/21 and annually until programme complete Housing 2020/21: Installations delayed by Covid 19 with 97 properties receiving loft insulation. Leicester City Council’s Climate Emergency Action: Plan April 2020 – March 2023 Version 3, updated May 2022 Page 7…
… in the wake of Covid 19. Completion of full programme 3-5 Housing 2020/21: Funding for measures to 180 council houses being sought through Government’s Green Homes Grant Phase 2. (Refer also to Action 2.12) 2021/22: Works underway for 80 homes under Green Homes Grant Phase 2, with funding from Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund secured for 163 further homes. Leicester City Council’s…
… Climate Emergency Action Plan April 2020 - March 2023 Leicester City Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan: April 2020 – March 2023 Version 3, published October 2022 This plan presents actions to be undertaken by the council to implement its Climate Emergency Strategy 2020-23, in response to the Climate Emergency it declared…
…. The headlines Through this plan, the Council commits to achieving: ● Net zero emissions by 2030 from the council’s operations and assets ● Net zero emissions by 2050 across the full range of activities needed to support the council’s work ● Climate resilience in the services, public buildings and infrastructure that supports the district Across the district we will ● Work with all…
… 1 Canterbury City Council Climate Change Action Plan 2021-2030 FINAL FOR ADOPTION 1.7 Executive Summary This document sets out Canterbury City Council’s Climate Change Action Plan from 2021 onwards. It explains the importance of climate action as part of the Council’s work to provide services and infrastructure…
… stakeholder groups to accelerate the transition to net zero ● Support residents, business, institutions and communities to reach net zero ● Invest in making the district more resilient to extreme weather and flooding Canterbury City Council will do this through enabling major investment in: ● Improving energy efficiency at our council buildings and properties ● Enhancing carbon removal…
… to build climate resilience 11 Actions to champion climate change work across the district 11 Climate change action plan - details 12 Glossary 16 Canterbury City Council Climate Change Action Plan 2020-2030 Page 3 of 17 Who we are Canterbury City Council is the local authority for the Canterbury district which includes the city of Canterbury, the towns of Whitstable and Herne…
… infrastructure. Canterbury City Council’s work to deliver services and shape the development of the district through the Local Plan gives the Council a high profile responsibility to demonstrate and lead work for the common good throughout the district. Why we want to do this Canterbury City Council’s core purpose is to promote the long-term interests of the district and its social…
… plan. The headlines Through this plan, the Council commits to achieving: ● Net zero emissions by 2030 from the council’s operations and assets ● Net zero emissions by 2050 across the full range of activities needed to support the council’s work ● Climate resilience in the services, public buildings and infrastructure that supports the district Across the district we…
… Climate change action plan 1 Canterbury City Council Climate Change Action Plan 2021-2030 FINAL FOR ADOPTION 1.7 Executive Summary This document sets out Canterbury City Council’s Climate Change Action Plan from 2021 onwards. It explains the importance of climate action as part of the Council’s work to provide services…
… will ● Work with all stakeholder groups to accelerate the transition to net zero ● Support residents, business, institutions and communities to reach net zero ● Invest in making the district more resilient to extreme weather and flooding Canterbury City Council will do this through enabling major investment in: ● Improving energy efficiency at our council buildings and properties…
… of net zero emissions 11 Actions to build climate resilience 11 Actions to champion climate change work across the district 11 Climate change action plan - details 12 Glossary 16 Canterbury City Council Climate Change Action Plan 2020-2030 Page 3 of 17 Who we are Canterbury City Council is the local authority for the Canterbury district which includes the city of Canterbury…
… and social care, and highways infrastructure. Canterbury City Council’s work to deliver services and shape the development of the district through the Local Plan gives the Council a high profile responsibility to demonstrate and lead work for the common good throughout the district. Why we want to do this Canterbury City Council’s core purpose is to promote the long-term interests…
… which to aim for carbon neutrality. Due to changes in the Council’s operations and services we set a new baseline year in 2018/19, since then CO2e emissions have reduced by 31% overall. The graph below shows that the council’s green house gas emissions (GHG), measured as Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO2e)2, have reduced in all council buildings since 2008, public buildings have been slowest…
… kWh of gas in 2022/23, 44% of which was in Council office buildings. As the national grid decarbonises, it is recommended that heat sources are electrified where possible (e.g. through the installation of heat pumps). The Council are committed to installing electric heating for all new council buildings to a high energy efficiency performance or operationally net zero standard. For existing…
…. LED lighting and sensor controls in our MSCPs and offices. Electric fleet vans and recharge points in six council managed car parks. Solar thermal and PV projects on seven housing sites and four Council buildings. Rainwater harvesting, solar thermal hot water and ground source heat pumps at Yarborough sports pavilion. New Transport Hub completed in 2018, designed to absorb thermal heat…
… disposal, but in consumer choices made prior to this. Waste that is not recycled is converted to energy, at the Energy from Waste facility at North Hykeham. 0.1% Water Water is used on council sites for drinking and cleaning, the supply and treatment of water have a carbon impact. Due to the small volumes of water used at council office sites this is the lowest of the utility emissions. However…
… we are working with our partners to identify opportunities to reduce water consumption at community and leisure sites across the city as they use larger quantities of water. 0.2% Built Environment The Council has some influence on Lincoln’s built environment, through the building, renovation, repair and remodelling of over 7000 council homes as well as a new build programme to increase…
… within the Council’s estate and operations to achieve a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2017 and 40% by 2020, compared with 2008. This includes by 2017 a: o 36% CO2 reduction from council buildings; o 22% CO2 reduction from schools; o 30% CO2 reduction from street lighting; o 25% CO2 reduction from the Council’s main contractors; o 53% CO2 reduction from the Council’s office waste…
…, buildings and transport). Form partnerships to engage with and empower communities and businesses to take an active role in reducing CO2 emissions and pollution. Enable the community to improve energy efficiency in their homes and reduce energy bills. Reduce general waste and increase recycling rates. Greening measures and local improvements Ensure that the Council’s operations…
… in social and council housing (further phase planned for 2019–20). + + Hou/CpS Increased% gas/NO2 reduction Ultra- low-NOx boilers emit on average 60% less NOx than existing plant Apr-20 15 P C L Incorporate energy efficiency improvements into the Council’s planned social housing renewal programme Incorporate energy efficiency improvements into the planned renewal programme…
… energy consumption related to the Council’s operations (building use and vehicle fleets). + + CC/CpS/W X tonnes CO2 reduced versus 2013-14 Ongoing 37 HBPCR Continue to develop the Community Kitchen Garden scheme Continue to develop the Community Kitchen Garden scheme, which encourages residents and community groups to grow seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables. Local…
… e No Action type Action Description NO2 PM CO2 Body responsible Target/ measure Deadline behaviour 43 BCL Develop a Single Use Plastic policy and action plan Develop and deliver an action plan to minimise and phase out where feasible, the use of non- essential single-use plastics across the Council’s operations and buildings, its contractors/suppliers, in schools…
…, in the Council Estate (Table 3, p10). Only about 400 of those buildings are heated, the rest being, for example, monuments. • Primary and Secondary Schools are the largest component of the Council’s Estate. • 35 of these are PPP/DBFM15 and are unlikely to return to Council ownership before 2030. • 40% of the Council’s operational estate was built within the last 50 years, and 30% is over 100…
… buildings account for 4% (this covers housing concierge, communal heating etc.) Table 3: Repartition of Council buildings –* The 665 buildings are spread across 282 sites - 254 Council operational sites and 28 PPP/DBFM sites No of Buildings Floor area (m2) Edinburgh Leisure 52 69,152 PPP/DBFM 35 211,348 Council Properties 578 639,999 TOTAL 665 920,499 The Council’s overall…
…: This involves the installation of solar PV on all appropriate new build Council properties based on right sizing for projected electrical load and availability of roof space. In addition, right sized solar PV will be installed as standard as part of any suitable roof replacement works. This will align Solar PV works with roof warranties and should also reduce installation costs. The additional…
…: climate change plan 2018–2032 – update, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Dec 2020 14 No target date specified yet Building energy consumption and efficiency is the key component of the Council’s plan to reach net zero by 2030, representing 63% of the Council’s corporate carbon footprint. Building Emissions mainly includes gas and electricity; with gas oil…
… and LPG12 contributing to only 1% of the total corporate carbon footprint. A key chapter of the recently published Climate Change Plan update13 published by the Scottish Government focusses on buildings and the main commitments is listed on Table 2, with the future implementation of a Net Zero Carbon Standard for new public buildings14. The Council Estate: • There are more than 600 buildings…
… Medium Short-term Develop and introduce a decent environment standard for council estates Low Medium- term Adopt a New Build Housing Sustainability Policy for new council housing supply Medium Medium- term Secure sustainable development in the city through planning policies and City Plan. Implement sustainability policies in City Plan Part One and supporting guidance documents (including…
…. As a leading city, Brighton & Hove City Council develops solutions and shares good practice with regional partners and other cities. For example, Brighton & Hove City Council is lead partner in The Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere, the UK’s only urban biosphere reserve, contributing to innovative sustainable socio-economic development projects that also protect and conserve the natural…
… with a sustainable future. Further information and get involved Brighton & Hove City Council’s website has more information about the council’s climate actions and about actions that individuals and communities can take to cut their own carbon footprint: www. brighton-hove.gov.uk/climate-change/what- you-can-do Timeline of climate action in BHCC 1880-1947 Purchase of Downland Estate 2006 Adoption…
… solar panels on council buildings and modernisation of street lighting. With BHCC’s current capacity of installed Solar PV and planned investment, it is forecast that the proportion of the council’s electricity self-generated by Solar PV will increase from 1% in 2018/19 to 14% by 2023/24. Figure 4 - Potential BHCC greenhouse gas reduction by sector by 2030 Figure 5 – Brighton & Hove City…
… – 2030 Carbon Neutral Programme 1918 2030 Carbon Neutral Programme – Brighton & Hove City Council Energy & Water Key Actions Deliverable Impact on CO2 emissions Timeframe Key Partners Reduce CO2 emissions from council owned properties Develop an investment plan for transitioning council buildings to carbon neutral. Building audits will quantify opportunities, identify…
… activities that the Council has been engaged in, over a period of years, to reduce emissions. Some headlines include: - ✓ We have reduced the total energy consumption from our buildings by 17% from 2012 levels, despite increasing the number of operational Council buildings. ✓ We have improved the energy performance of our Council Housing stock from 73% in 2015 to 82% in 2019 (Energy…
… aim of the project is to develop a sustainable system that can be used to power buildings in the Council's estate and reduce ongoing energy costs and existing carbon footprint as part of a ‘Perth Smart Energy Network’. Although this project’s scope and primary aims are to service the Council's estate, there are a number of other potential exciting future possibilities such as giving…
…, and this interim report sets out our next steps, outlining the initial route map to take us to a net zero carbon and climate resilient Perth & Kinross. This report builds on the substantial work that the Council and its partners have already taken to address the climate challenge. However, we recognise the scale of this challenge, if we are to achieve the significant societal and technological shifts…
… in Perth & Kinross. Most of the emissions come from the way we all produce and consume energy - from heating our buildings, driving our cars, buying consumer goods, and disposing our waste - so we all have a part to play. Therefore, the Council will use its community leadership and influencing role to work with other public agencies, businesses, communities and citizens to develop a shared…
… than 1% will be in extreme fuel poverty by 2040. v) Perth & Kinross Council The need to address climate change is already embedded in many Council plans and strategies. Our main strategic documents - the Community Plan, the Corporate Plan and our Local Development Plan - all set out our aspirations to address climate change by reducing our emissions and by making our area more resilient…
… Responsibility Timescale Deliverability issues Progress Stock condition Refresh survey of Council Housing Stock Assets & Building Control S The HRA Business and Asset Management plan is to be updated to include provisions to upgrade wall and roof insulation, install solar pv where feasible and to install low carbon heating in the Council’s Housing Stock EPC assessments…
… EPCs – based on similar property 12 – no EPC 35 – expired EPCs Retrofit Insulate/ upgrade Council Housing Stock to EPC band C by 2030 Assets & Building Control M, L Fabric first approach will be taken into account in all planned maintenance works. Low Carbon Look at low carbon solutions across Council Housing Stock Assets & Building Control S Fabric…
… first approach to reduce the need for energy (in accordance with energy hierarchy) and maximise the benefit of low carbon solutions such as Heat Pumps. Ensure Council new build projects are low/ zero carbon Assets & Building Control S,M,L Developments at Kimberley Close and Stockdale Garden to include solar pv arrays and improved insulation levels. Cutting edge solar…
… for Council environmental projects Head of Commercial Services Publication of Kent & Medway CCRIA The potential Climate Change impacts in the Dover District are in the Dover Green & Blue Infrastructure Strategy: Evidence report (referencing the Kent & Medway Climate Change Risk Impact Assessment) . Rainwater harvesting from Council buildings Assets &…
…/climate-change/kents-changing-climate/climate-change-risk-and-impact-assessment rainwater harvesting from Council buildings. Identify Council land for woodland/ green corridors Head of Commercial Services Head of Assets & Building Control S,M,L Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens was awarded the Green Flag Award ® in 2021, key elements being enhancing wildlife habitats…
… purchasing and using council fleet will develop a carbon reduction plan and integrate this into vehicle replacement plans. Impact: Direct emissions reduction impact: Medium Overall impact: Medium Priority: High Rationale: Fleet decarbonisation is a key part of emissions reduction in relation to council operations, though not as high as the impact of council buildings. Direct carbon savings…
… Efficiency Programme (HEEP) designed to improve the energy performance of the housing stock, reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and the cost of household bills, with the aim of all council homes to be EPC B. The programme will continue to be delivered over the next 8 years (overall reduction of between 15,000 and 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions). The Council House Build Programme (CHBP…
… property carbon reduction programme, and implement a roadmap to scope 3 emissions reduction • Continue to embed climate awareness and objectives into the council’s business as usual delivery https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/9878/Climate-Strategy-Delivery-Plan-for-Wiltshire-September-2022/pdf/Climate-Strategy-Delivery-Plan-County_Sept22.pdf?m=1663344224697…
… with relevant partners to develop projects and bids for funding that help to deliver the following: • Council property decarbonisation • Support council suppliers to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change • Land or nature-based projects that aim to achieve climate objectives such as carbon sequestration, biodiversity net gain and flood mitigation • Retrofit projects for community buildings…
… and co-benefits are shown whereby co-benefits align with Business Plan and other strategic objectives. Summary of ‘areas of focus’ and ‘deliverables’ Area of Focus Deliverable Carbon Neutral Council. C1. Council Building Decarbonisation Develop and implement a retrofit and renewable Energy Programme on the council’s operational estate. C2. Fleet Decarbonisation Achieve a carbon…
… streetlighting and lighting our buildings. Scope 3 carbon emissions from sources that the council does not own or control, such as business travel, goods and services that we buy and building materials when constructing new council homes. Bristol City Council Operational Emissions – 2020 - 21 Activities tonnes CO2e Buildings 5,832 Highways electricals 3,438 Council fleet 1,200 Business car mileage…
…. This will be achieved through measures such as insulation. We will continue to deliver grant funded programmes installing energy efficiency measures and low carbon heat for low- income owner-occupied homes through the Bright Green Homes scheme. We are changing the way we build our new council housing and deliver our major projects to lower their carbon emissions, make them more climate resilient…
… will rapidly expand our district heat network to supply low carbon heat to buildings in central areas of the city. Redcliffe district heat network being built. 20 Bristol City Council Climate Emergency Action Plan 2022-2025 Electricity Council Operations We aim for all the electricity and gas which we purchase to be from certified renewable sources, including purchasing from local…
… Engaging with people 7 Transport 8 Buildings 9 Heat decarbonisation 9 Electricity 9 Business 9 Public services 10 Data 10 Bristol City Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan How our action plan links to our corporate strategy 11 Corporate Strategy Priority ENV1 - Carbon neutral 11 Where do our corporate emissions come from? 12 The city’s emissions 13 Corporate Strategy Priority…
… assessment in 2020. These emissions come from the goods and services that Bristol City Council buys and the works that we commission such as building new transport infrastructure. At the same time, we are reducing them through our new Healthy and Sustainable Procurement Policy and trialling the use of new sustainability criteria for our major projects. Our endorsement of the One City Climate…
… streetlighting and lighting our buildings. Scope 3 carbon emissions from sources that the council does not own or control, such as business travel, goods and services that we buy and building materials when constructing new council homes. Bristol City Council Operational Emissions – 2020 - 21 Activities tonnes CO2e Buildings 5,832 Highways electricals 3,438 Council fleet 1,200 Business car mileage…
…. This will be achieved through measures such as insulation. We will continue to deliver grant funded programmes installing energy efficiency measures and low carbon heat for low- income owner-occupied homes through the Bright Green Homes scheme. We are changing the way we build our new council housing and deliver our major projects to lower their carbon emissions, make them more climate resilient…
… will rapidly expand our district heat network to supply low carbon heat to buildings in central areas of the city. Redcliffe district heat network being built. 20 Bristol City Council Climate Emergency Action Plan 2022-2025 Electricity Council Operations We aim for all the electricity and gas which we purchase to be from certified renewable sources, including purchasing from local…
… Engaging with people 7 Transport 8 Buildings 9 Heat decarbonisation 9 Electricity 9 Business 9 Public services 10 Data 10 Bristol City Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan How our action plan links to our corporate strategy 11 Corporate Strategy Priority ENV1 - Carbon neutral 11 Where do our corporate emissions come from? 12 The city’s emissions 13 Corporate Strategy Priority…
… assessment in 2020. These emissions come from the goods and services that Bristol City Council buys and the works that we commission such as building new transport infrastructure. At the same time, we are reducing them through our new Healthy and Sustainable Procurement Policy and trialling the use of new sustainability criteria for our major projects. Our endorsement of the One City Climate…
… Problems paying Council Tax Council Tax discounts Council Tax banding Exempt properties Council Tax appeals What your…
…? Our offer Local economic information Business news and information Council business services…
… Water hygiene and Legionella Home improvements Adapting and improving your home Adapting your council home…
…-social behaviour caused by council tenants Report anti-social behaviour caused by council tenants Social housing regulatory information Housing complaints…
… Climate change strategy and carbon management plan - Ashfield District Council (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document…
…. Key outputs of these stakeholder discussions are summarised following the intervention milestone detail within Chapter 6. Workshop Theme Key Invitees 1. Buildings, Planning & Energy Supply The Council’s Planning and Asset Management Teams, Slough Urban Renewal, MUSE, James Elliman Homes, National Grid, SSE, Greater South East Energy Hub, Historic England. 2. Transport…
… Buildings Page 35 6.2 Transport Page 60 6.3 Waste Page 86 6.4 Industry Page 102 6.5 Energy Supply Page 114 6.6 Natural Environment & Offsetting Page 131 6.7 The Council’s Wider Influence Page 151 7. Climate Change Adaptation Page 159 8. Monitoring Progress Page 183 9. Conclusions Page 187 10. Glossary Page 191 11. Appendices Page 193 01 Executive Summary Tree planting in Farnham…
… stretch target. Objectives 1. Provide a better understanding of Slough’s carbon footprint using a location- based accounting approach and build on existing work to date. 2. Explore the science-based carbon budget and emissions reduction pathways for Slough. 3. Reaffirm and identify a number of emissions reduction measures, milestones and actions for Slough Borough Council to implement. 4…
… climate change progress by activating local innovators to tackle pressing issues and leveraging local entrepreneurs and established businesses. Slough’s Covid Recovery Strategy: In March 2021, Slough Borough Council outlined the Council’s pathway for recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The strategy detailed the Council’s plan for renewal, which will also contribute to Slough becoming…
… Recovery and Renewal Plan. Slough Borough Council | Background & Context 14 https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/letter-building-a-resilient-recovery-from-the-covid-19-crisis-to-prime-minister-boris-johnson/ https://www.corporateleadersgroup.com/reports-evidence-and-insights/news-items/leading-businesses-urge-uk-government-to-deliver-resilient-recovery-plan…
… Emissions Impact Indicative cost Timescale RAG status Responsibility KPI/ measure of progress Nov 2022 Update 4.2 Review suitability of council buildings/land for installation of renewable electricity generation Council/ Borough: Council Operations Emissions Reduction: High Cost: Low (£) Minimal cost to review – projects would need to be scoped subsequently…
… of focus for the action plan: Our approach to tackling the climate emergency commitments, both for our council operations and borough-wide emissions, will be focused in six main categories: • Action by all – the need for everyone in the borough to contribute • Buildings – tackling emissions from heating and powering our buildings • Transport – tackling emissions from vehicles • Zero carbon…
… 2.3 Ensure office and council operational buildings are used as efficiently as possible, and fit for the future as we work more flexibly Council/ Borough: Council Operations Emissions Reduction: Medium (Estimated at c. 180tCO2e) Cost: TBC Funding Source: Existing budgets Income Generation?: No Q4 2021 Completed Property & Assets Climate Change…
… campus Council/ Borough: Council Operations Emissions Reduction: Low (Enabler) Cost: Low (£50k) Funding Source: Climate change reserve Income Generation?: No Q3 2022 Completed Property & Assets Climate Change and Sustainability team Audit undertaken Audits of main office building undertaken and completed in September 2022 alongside other buildings, as per…
… Action 2.5 below. Final reports/results due to be delivered by end of 2022, with next steps developed as per new action 2.21 2.5 Undertake audit of other council operational buildings to determine options to reduce energy consumption Council/ Borough: Council Operations Emissions Reduction: Low (Enabler) Cost: Low (£50k) Funding Source: Climate Change Reserve…
… of LED lighting within the Council’s estate. The first phase of delivery is due to complete by the end of Quarter 2 2020/21. This will involve around £2.6 million invested in energy conservation measures and around £4.3 million invested in energy generation technology at 13 buildings in the Council’s operational estate. The investment will generate financial savings of around £716,000 per annum…
… Manchester City Council Climate Change Action Plan 2020-2025 1. What is the purpose of this plan? This document sets out Manchester City Council’s commitments to tackling climate change over the next 5 years and builds on previous action plans over the last decade. The Council, alongside a number of other strategic partners in the city…
… or have financial responsibility for. We have been measuring our direct carbon emissions since 2009/10 and include a range of activities within the scope of our calculations. These activities are: ● Approximately 350 operational buildings, including leisure facilities but excluding schools and Council housing; ● Street lighting; ● Biffa waste collection fleet; ● Our fleet vehicles…
…) reduction in our carbon emissions and exceeded our original target to reduce our emissions by 41% by 2020 as demonstrated in table 1 below. Table 1: Manchester City Council CO2 Emissions in Tonnes by Activity 2009/10 to 2018/19 Activity Baseline 2009/10 tCO2 2018/19 tCO2 % change from baseline MCC Buildings 47,764 25,789 -46.0 Traffic Signalling 1,894 392 -79.3 Streetlights 15,726…
… energy bills. When completed, this will reduce carbon emissions by around 8,400 tonnes per year and save the Council £2 million. ● The buildings in the Council’s operational estate represented 68.9% of the Council’s direct carbon dioxide emissions in 2018/19. The Carbon Reduction Programme (£10.2m) will invest in schemes such as combined heat and power, solar photovoltaic panels, and the use…
… City Council has an ongoing programme to reduce energy costs in buildings and infrastructure. This has included the installation of renewable energy on public buildings, an extensive programme to refurbish and upgrade the social housing stock and conversion to LED street lighting. However, there is much work still to do if we are to make significant reductions in emissions and accelerate…
… as well as incorporate findings from the Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Reporting. ACTION E.5 Complete phase 1 of the Non Domestic Energy Efficiency (NDEE) retrofit of Dundee City Council public buildings (Basket 1) before implementing subsequent phases (Baskets) annually until all prescribed measures are complete on all Council public buildings. ACTION E.6 Update the Councils Carbon…
…, Dundee City Council has demonstrated its commitment to the goals through the Council Plan, City Plan and ongoing sustainability projects as well as being part of the Scotland Sustainable Development Goals network. in emissions and accelerates change. By doing so, the city can become a centre of green business, utilising the city’s knowledge base, existing assets and low carbon infrastructure…
… buildings, including 42 schools, it is not surprising that buildings make up the bulk of emissions in Dundee. Emissions from Council property account for less than 4% of total emissions which is why a city- wide approach is essential if we are to reach targets. Nonetheless, the Council is committed to reducing its own emissions year on year and has a long-term aspiration to set carbon budgets…
…) Source: Dundee GHG Inventories and future projections Waste: <1% Street Lighting: <1% Commercial: 26% Residential buildings: 35%Industry: 9% Council buildings: 4% Transport: 25% 19 Dundee Climate Action Plan: DEVELOPING THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ACTION G.2 Develop and trial a carbon budget for Dundee City Council and encourage other organisations in the city to prepare carbon…
…. electric and hydrogen power solutions to eliminate carbon emissions. Increased tree planting. 18. The strategy and action plan will • build on existing activity and good practice and clearly state the Council’s ambition and commitment. Progress will require significant and disruptive changes to Council operations, along with clear behavioural change within our communities and businesses…
… in Busby, Thornliebank and Giffnock primary schools/nurseries; and • Internal and external lighting replacement, mainly of old fluorescent lamps with LEDs in various Council buildings. b. Lower gas usage across Council properties. The programmes to install more efficient boilers and improve building insulation including the NDEE (Non- Domestic Energy Efficiency Framework) – Boiler…
… requirement to report its climate change impact from key activities to the Scottish Government on an annual basis. This is presently achieved by measuring the tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions equivalent (tCO2e) from Council buildings, fleet and waste. The most recent reporting period detailed in the Council’s Climate Change Report 2018/19 (a separate item on this agenda) shows that good progress…
… prominence of the entire climate change issue, the Audit & Scrutiny Committee undertook a comprehensive investigation into Council activity in this area in late 2019. The Audit and Scrutiny Committee report (which is a separate item on this Cabinet agenda), made twenty-four recommendations which were approved by the Audit and Scrutiny Committee on 12 March 2020 for consideration by the Cabinet…
…), • ensuring that climate change impacts/sustainability implications are given greater prominence in all council business including coverage in corporate reports and capital appraisals. • The establishment of a cross party Elected Member/Officer climate change working group REPORT 12. There is no specific statutory requirement for the Council to prepare a Climate Change Strategy/Action…