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Staffordshire County Council

… to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net- zero by 2050. This means that the country needs to remove as much carbon from the atmosphere as it emits. Following this, Staffordshire County Council members declared a Climate Change Emergency and made the commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. An All-Member Working Group was established to develop a list of actions and a Cabinet…

… months between September 2019 – September 2020 the Council completed 70 formal flood investigations (an investigation being generally where 5 or more properties flooded internally). The previous f ive years no more than 5 investigations were required in this period. Each year the Council monitors its carbon emissions. Buildings, waste and transport are the highest emitters and reducing…

… internally we will: ■ Ensure our approach is based f irmly on facts and f igures, especially the annual carbon emissions reporting. ■ Prioritise where to focus our efforts on activities where we have the most effective control or influence. ■ Make sure all internal strategies and policies reflect our climate change vision ■ Ensure that our actions follow consultation and agreement…

… all look forward to a greener future for the county. “Since declaring a climate change emergency in 2019, we have made a firm commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This means not only working with our own staff to identify how we can achieve this, but also supporting our partners and communities to do their bit towards a greener future too. “This framework builds on the work…

… we have done so far, and sets out how we will achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050”. “Everyone can play their part in reducing our carbon emissions. This will take years, not months, but I am confident that with all of our services taking action, and through our work with partners and the wider community, we will be able to reach this target.” County Councillor Julia Jessel Cabinet…