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West Berkshire Council

… generation and carbon sequestration8 projects equivalent to the projected emission level of 350 ktonnes. • We will, at the same time as progressing our carbon reduction projects, implement a number of measures which aim towards a target of 350 ktonnes for carbon offset9. • Examples will include solar and wind energy generation; tree planting; and other techniques • This target needs…

… to be achieved by the whole district: local residents, landowners and business will be encouraged to engage in energy generation or carbon sequestration where reduction is not possible. 4.1.3 The Council will be a carbon neutral operation by 2030. • This will be established using a suitable methodology10. • This does not include all Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions are excluded…

… BY 2030 • Ambitious but realistic targets. • Deliver a range of local energy generation and carbon sequestration projects. • The Council will be a carbon neutral operation by 2030. • Technical and Academic advice to be sought to inform the delivery plan. RESPONSIBLE ECONOMIC GROWTH • Investigate how green incentives for business can be integrated into the Council’s Economic Development Strategy…

… in construction and operation. The positive and negative impacts, in line with the intentions of this strategy, will be measured and managed in a move towards ‘whole life’ carbon costing and decision making. We acknowledge that there will be difficult decisions to make in achieving this, but want to show ambition and determination in our approach. To help achieve this we will: Energy used to heat…

… over the period. • This would leave total emissions, before additional activities, at 350 ktonnes in 2030. • Information will be drawn from the Governments national and regional emissions dataset but we will seek to supplement this with wider data gathering with the support of technical advise and academic advice. 4.1.2 Carbon Neutrality will be achieved by a range of local energy…