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South Ayrshire Council

… 2016/176. The Carbon Management Plan (2016) sets the baseline for our corporate emissions from which we can measure progress going forward. It also provides a project register, or list of priority projects to achieve both emissions and cost savings. The boundary for our corporate emissions includes the council estate (building energy use, water consumption and waste disposal), council fleet…

… since 2014/15, although a footprint data set has been measured and used for carbon management at South Ayrshire Council as far back as 2005/6. The Council has a target to reduce its emissions from energy use in buildings by 3 percent year on year. This target will be reviewed during the period covered by this strategy. Activities outwith the boundary are council housing, municipal waste…

… the economy, increasing the wellbeing of the people of Scotland and protecting and enhancing our natural environment. The Plan includes a set of policies and proposals for key sectors and emphasises the collective responsibility for public, private and community sectors to work together to achieve the targets. Scotland’s Energy Strategy sets out the framework for decarbonisation of heat…

… its carbon footprint. These actions not only help the environment but save money and improve the health and well-being of our employees and communities. We reduce our carbon footprint through the way we manage energy use in our buildings, introducing innovative and low carbon heating, introducing LED street lighting and electric vehicles to our car fleet. Sustainable procurement…

… is another way to reduce our environmental impact while supporting local businesses. Strong leadership in driving forward progress on this strategy will embed sustainable development and climate change actions across all council plans, strategies and policies. Staff engagement and support is crucial to raising awareness and understanding across the Council and participating in energy saving…