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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

… their impact on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the wider benefits for Dudley. For more information about the goals visit https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Policy Background 6 | Dudley Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2027 There are many associated economic, social, and environmental benefits to reducing carbon emissions and adapting…

… growing initiatives, playgrounds, green roofs, electric vehicle street charging points and sustainable drainage systems. These initiatives will create a low carbon community that will subsequently offer financial benefits through energy savings, green benefits for both people and wildlife, educational and learning opportunities, green skills as well as jobs creation. Case study 8 | Dudley…

…. Eventually up to 300 homes in the area, a mix of both privately owned and social housing properties, will benefit from the Net Zero Neighbourhood scheme. Homes will undergo ‘deep retrofit’ using cutting-edge insulation with options for solar panels and low carbon heating systems. Other measures being considered on a neighbourhood- wide scale include LED street lighting, new pocket parks, community food…

… Actions (these actions support delivery of individual actions, such as communications, fundraising and partnership working) Dudley Council Climate Action Plan 15 | Dudley Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2027 Action Financial year for Delivery Carbon Saving Potential Low: <1% reduction in council emissions Medium: 2-5% reduction in council emissions High: 5-10% reduction in council…

… for all council staff X Low - Medium People and Inclusion and Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change Undertake a carbon footprint analysis for the council to develop a carbon budget baseline to reach carbon net zero by 2030. X Enabling Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change Provide guidance on carbon reduction measures for council service areas to decarbonise their service…