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… energy efficiency. A plan to be carbon neutral by 2030 Carbon Management Plan 2022 12 There are lots of simple ways that we can save energy and it’s one of the easiest ways to reduce emissions. Even making small changes to the way that buildings use energy can mean big cost and carbon savings. To save our buildings’ energy usage, we need to: Involve staff The most effective energy saving…

… with respect to sustainability derived from alternative uses for buildings. Either by direct intervention by the Council or a disposal of the asset for private redevelopment or community investment. Other considerations A plan to be carbon neutral by 2030Carbon Management Plan 2022 15 • Set up a new energy management system. This will improve our knowledge of how our buildings use energy and how…

…. • Review building operating times to reduce energy use, with a view to reducing times subject to business need. • Ensure energy saving initiatives are incorporated as part of the implementation to the Council’s Future Way of Working strategy for the use of its corporate estate. • Create an Energy Procurement Risk Management Strategy and potentially buy 100% green energy for our buildings…

… by the Council. Scope 2 emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling. They are accounted for by the reporting organisation as they are a result of the organisation’s energy use. Scope 3 emissions include all sources not within an organisation’s scope 1 and 2 boundaries. Scope 3 emissions often represent the majority…

… to embed our climate changes ambitions throughout the Council and achieve our carbon neutral goal by 2030. Our Approach A plan to be carbon neutral by 2030 Carbon Management Plan 2022 9 The Council owns a number of buildings which are used for a range of functions, including service delivery, heritage, community and civic. These buildings all require energy, and we want to use energy…