… Walsall Climate Emergency Action Plan 1 Appendix 1 Draft Walsall Council Climate Emergency Action Plan 2020 - 2025 October 2020 2 Walsall Council Climate Emergency Action Plan Walsall Council declared a climate change emergency on 16th September 2019 and committed to becoming a net zero carbon authority by 2050. This plan…
… Emissions from activities of the organisation, occurring from sources that the Council does not own or does not control. In order to meet the net zero target, the Council will need to ensure that reducing emissions and increasing resilience is central to its work, embedded within strategy and day-to-day delivery. The first phase of the action plan will cover a five-year period. There are established…
… Procurement Policy & consider extent to which Social Value Act can be used to help achieve Council’s Climate Change Strategy Internal Focus Resources & Transformation Procurement MEDIUM 1.7 As part of a longer term vision of a net zero carbon borough, to encourage environmental education and promote climate action amongst communities, schools and businesses. a) Engage with residents…
…, community groups and schools to promote environmental education and introduce longer term vision of a net zero borough. Communities Place & Environment CCPM MEDIUM b) Encourage a low carbon economy by supporting local businesses to adopt energy efficiency measures and signposting to relevant services and funding opportunities. Economic Growth Regeneration & Economy Employment Growth Team…
… energy as part of the Council’s long term vision of a net zero borough. a) Implementation of the Council’s HECA Plan to tackle fuel poverty, excessive winter deaths, residential carbon emissions, and poor health resulting from cold / damp homes. Economic Growth Resources and Transformation Money. Home, Job MEDIUM b) Continue promotion of the Council’s home energy saving initiatives…