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North Somerset Council

… is reported on a six-monthly basis and the action plan will be updated at least annually. In November 2019, the council published its first action plan, establishing seven key principles to focus on for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving our resilience in a changing climate. The biggest material change to this plan is the inclusion of a “Low carbon business and skills” key principle…

… for areas like procurement and human resources to make our services align with a low carbon future ● Training our staff and councillors in Carbon Literacy to ensure it is a high priority across the council ● Running a solar panel purchasing scheme for residents ● Utilising Green Homes Grants to insulate low-income homes ● Replacing streetlights with LEDs ● Funding energy efficiency…

… projects for local care homes Key Principles 1. Become a net zero carbon council 2. Decarbonise transport 3. Decarbonise the built environment 4. Low carbon business and skills 5. Renewable energy generation 6. Resources and waste 7. Adaptation and resilience 8. Replenish our carbon stores This document has been designed to give a little more information about how the council’s response…

… officers and councillors as well as 17 local businesses and 18 community champions 300 pledges made 450 tonnes CO2e savings estimated Decarbonisation plans Delivered for 30 public buildings including: 15 schools 5 leisure centres Business support 17 local small businesses supported to reduce carbon emissions through our Business Carbon Support pilot programme 15 businesses have received Green…

… or extra benefit we receive when addressing an issue or concern. One example might be an initiative to increase cycling in a particular community, with a primary objective of reducing carbon emissions from transport locally. However, this initiative will also deliver the co-benefit of improved physical and mental health for residents through increased physical activity and improved air quality…