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North Northamptonshire Council

… to support staff to reduce carbon emissions • Review how effective co-operation and partnerships are to achieve a low carbon lifestyle Short term (1-2 years)Behaviour Medium term (2-5 years) Long term (5 years +) The impact that behaviour change can have on reducing carbon emissions should not be underestimated. The Council is committed to promoting energy saving practices as an organisation…

… and working to remove barriers which prevent staff from reducing carbon emissions. This includes providing resources and training to help embed carbon neutral practices within the Council. We have a number of goals in place which will help us to change behaviour in a way which supports a low carbon lifestyle. The success of our plans will be based on the percentage of North Northamptonshire…

…. In taking action on climate change, we intend to guide the wider community on proactive steps they can also take, safeguarding our environment for future generations. The Government’s drive to reduce carbon emissions has led to increased regulations in areas such as planning policy, building regulations and energy performance standards. These regulations form a framework for the Council to work…

… we go about reducing carbon emissions. • Review energy supply contracts, and seek to rationalise those into single source supply contracts. • Include carbon reduction measures in our building re- designing programme. • Form an estate decarbonisation working group to prioritise high energy use buildings for energy reduction projects, and funding bids. • Install SMART meters on all…

…, unless it is requirement of the service being delivered. Whilst technology for heavy good vehicles (HGV) is still evolving, there are opportunities for the Council to pilot new and developing technology, especially for refuse vehicles and tippers. Where low emission vehicles are not suitable due to operational requirements, alternative low carbon fuel sources will also be considered…