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Mole Valley District Council

… Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector 2 As Figure 1 shows, the emissions the public sector is directly responsible for makes up 2% of the UK’s total emissions. MVDC will therefore work with others to lobby government for early adoption of and funding for ambitious carbon emissions reduction measures. This Strategy focuses on reducing carbon emissions from the Council’s estate…

… and a sustainable future. Action to reduce carbon emissions will also support MVDC’s strategic priorities, including to improve community wellbeing, protecting and enhancing the environment, sustainable development, air quality and prosperity for all. Inaction on climate change will undo progress towards any of these objectives. Vision and aims MVDC is committed to protecting and enhancing…

… working from home, where appropriate, and use of video conferencing and encouraging sustainable transport options. Working with Surrey County Council to ensure the infrastructure is in place to increase opportunities for cycling and walking throughout the district. Fleet: replacing our existing diesel and petrol fleet with electric, or other low carbon alternatives, and providing the charging…

… infrastructure at relevant MVDC car parks to make it easier for our staff, residents and visitors to do the same. Planning and development: the local plan and any future supporting documents will support the transition to a low-carbon future in a changing climate by shaping places in ways that contribute to radical reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, minimising vulnerability and improving…

… resilience. This would include decentralised, renewable and low carbon energy supply systems as well as support for green infrastructure. The overall aims and objectives of this Strategy will, where appropriate, be reflected in land use policy to be set out in the Local Plan and any supplementary planning guidance developed by the Council. In particular the Council will produce supplementary…