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… PowerPoint Presentation HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL Carbon Reduction Target Setting and Action Plan Support August 2020 Context 01 Footprint Review 02 Setting a target 03 Action Plan 04 Appendices 05 CONTENTS Horsham Images provided by Toby Phillips 3Horsham District Council | Introduction INTRODUCTION In June 2019…
…, Horsham District councillors acknowledged in a notice of motion strong scientific evidence and growing public concern about a wide range of damaging environmental matters, including a climate emergency. They committed to developing a plan of practical changes they can implement to work towards a net zero carbon target. Report Overview: As part of delivering that commitment, this work has…
… been commissioned by the Carbon Reduction Project Team at Horsham District Council to support their carbon reduction planning. • Chapter 1 provides the context and drivers for action. • Chapter 2 reviews the Council’s 2018/19 footprint and the associated accounting principles. • Chapter 3 explores different methods for setting a carbon reduction target and the implications of each…
… approach. • Chapter 4 provides recommended actions, in line with the agreed target, and includes an estimation of cost and carbon savings. Objectives: This will help Horsham District Council to: 1) Identify key emission sources to target action and assess what emissions to include in the target. 2) Assess the implications of different target setting methods and make an informed and evidence…
…-based decision on the most suitable target for the Council. 3) Identify key actions necessary to reach the agreed target and use the cost benefit analysis to inform implementation. Scope: This report is primarily focused on Horsham District Council’s own organisational emissions as a starting point for encouraging further emission reduction activities in the district. Terminology…