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Wiltshire Council

… for the impacts of climate change • Develop an Offsetting Strategy and projects to help the council offset its residual emissions, and encourage others in Wiltshire to do the same • Embedding climate considerations as business as usual for the council, including carbon literacy training • Develop a Local Area Energy Plan, including supporting community-led energy projects • Continue the council…

… and enhance outcomes for biodiversity/nature recovery and resilience. N3. Sustainable agriculture Work with farmers and landowners on nature recovery, carbon reduction and climate resilience projects Energy E1. Community-led Energy Support the development of community energy groups and empower communities to develop energy projects. E2. Local Area Energy Plan Develop and begin implementation…

…. Property decarbonisation - What’s next for 2025 • Our asset management strategy will clarify the future roles and functions of our assets, which will enhance planning for net zero and resilient properties. • Continue to use energy usage data for better carbon reduction. • Rolling out further upgrades at high-energy sites. • Exploring smaller scale opportunities to generate electricity…

… to 250t CO2e by 2030, and this is offset). Interim annual targets, as per Anthesis pathway. C5 Renewable energy generated on the council estate (kWh) To generate a minimum of 20% of the total operational estate electricity use from renewable site-based assets. C7 Tonnes CO2e saved through energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on the council estate (reduction compared to annual…

… and homes • Community energy projects • Business support and grants for energy efficiency • Community climate action and awareness • Sustainable transport infrastructure and encourage take up of available options The Wiltshire Climate Strategy principles mean that we will follow the greenhouse gas hierarchy, aim to achieve a just transition and maximise co-benefits of climate measures…