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Carmarthenshire County Council

… in its infancy for achieving the mileages required. Target Appropriate carbon reduction target to be developed as part of annual review of action plan. Actions to be undertaken Progress so far The Council has reduced carbon emissions from its fleet mileage by 19% since 2012/13 - from 4,752 tCO2e to 3,856 tCO2e. CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - NET ZERO CARBON PLAN _ 2020 11 Note…

… 2016 sets a target for Welsh Government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% (on 1990 levels) by 2050. Welsh Government declared a climate emergency on 29th April 2019 and, as a response, accepted the recommendations from the UK Committee on Climate Change for emission reduction of 95% by 2050 with ambition to be net zero (Note: For Wales / Carmarthenshire carbon emissions see 'UK…

… based on its emissions for 2018/19. Whilst the Council’s emissions have continued to reduce, the level of ‘tax’ levied for each tonne of carbon emitted increases annually to further incentivise carbon reduction. The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme was abolished following the 2018/19 compliance year, however this cost will not disappear as the Climate Change Levy will be raised to compensate. Welsh…

…. Commit to making Carmarthenshire County Council a net zero carbon local authority by 2030 3. Develop a clear plan for a route towards being net zero carbon within 12 months 4. Call on Welsh and UK Governments to provide the necessary support and resources to enable effective carbon reductions 5. Work with Public Services Board and Swansea Bay City Deal partners to develop exciting opportunities…

… Ysgol Bro Dinefwr 503,656 812,441 1,316,097 304 Glan y Môr School 188,568 1,318,863 1,507,431 301 County Hall 533,111 621,271 1,154,382 278 Total 5,675,572 19,271,909 24,947,481 5,289 Council’s top energy consuming/carbon emitting buildings (2018/19): Leisure Centre 6 CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - NET ZERO CARBON PLAN _ 2020 Progress so far The Council has reduced carbon emissions…