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Ashford Borough Council

… to Zero Plan XX Ashford to Zero Plan Our route to net zero carbon emissions Consultation draft 2021 03 Contents Foreword Climate change, caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions, is having a devastating impact on our planet. Without decisive action to reduce emissions, we are likely to experience an increase in damaging weather events and accelerated loss of habitats…

… towards cleaner modes of transport and reduce car dependency Priority 5: Enable business growth while maximising opportunities to reduce carbon emissions Priority 6: Reduce the environmental footprint of buildings through retrofitting existing buildings and new build developments Priority 7: Protect, enhance and increase green space for the benefit of people and wildlife Priority 8: Reduce…

… resilience to climate change Decisive leadership is critical to achieve our ambition to have the councils own estate and operations net zero carbon by 2030. Every decision, whether by the elected members or staff, will be carefully considered to ensure the outcome is positively contributing to reducing carbon emissions. Priority 2: Ensure the council’s decision making processes, strategic documents…

…: Ensure the council’s decision making processes, including those as the Local Planning Authority, strategic documents, plans and procedures contribute to reducing carbon emissions and increasing local resilience to climate change Priority 3: Reduce reliance on fossil fuels for energy generation by increasing renewable energy generation and consumption Priority 4: Encourage and enable a shift…

… Recovery Plan, will continue to guide decision making through the lifetime of this action plan. ❱❱ All investment to support recovery and future growth should have low or zero carbon emissions, use resources efficiently and aim for environmental net gain. ❱❱ Employees and residents are supported to protect and enhance their wellbeing through a cleaner environment and more access to rich and varied…