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Harborough District Council

… Centre (HIC). Work with businesses to ensure that climate change is part of their continuity planning models.   The Council commits to ensuring that new development is designed to mitigate emissions and be resilient to the impact of climate change.  The Council have recognised the issue of Climate Change in the New Local Plan 2011 to 2031 and will promote lower carbon emissions in new…

… carbon choices   The Council commits to managing its own assets and services, with the aim of reducing carbon emission to net zero by 2030, as far as practical. The Council has made good progress in reducing it’s own emissions, but there is always more to do and it will be difficult for the council to move away from using gas fuel. What we have done so far: Harborough District Council has…

… reduced their own emissions by over 40% since 2008. Carbon emissions from Leisure and Waste services have reduced by over 400 tonnes New buildings such as the Harborough Grow-on Centre (HGC) have been delivered to BREEAM excellent standard Moved to a renewable electricity supplier What we hope to do: Review procurement procedures to ensure low carbon is included in relevant decisions Ensure…

… any new council building projects are low carbon and delivered to high environmental standards New projects will include whole life costings for consideration   The Council commits to working with residents and communities to support their actions in reducing emissions and help them increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change.  The Council is well placed to work with residents…

… local a sustainable food through the Sustainable Food Cities initiative. Promote sustainable transport choices, including walking and cycling Continue to promote improved energy efficiency and renewable energy to residents Promote reduction in plastic waste and increase in recycling figures   The Council commits to working with businesses to support their actions in reducing emissions and help…