… emissions of greenhouse gases to net zero by 2045 or earlier. As local leaders, the Council will take decisive action and proactive measures to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030. Council priorities The Cheshire West and Chester Corporate Plan 2020-2024 sets out six key priorities that will form the focus of the Council’s actions for the next four years. Tackling…
… rationalisation* (AR) – where a building is no longer efficiently used and could be repurposed if sold or leased. • Offset – the balance of in-year residual emissions to net zero following all planned actions. The table below demonstrates the planned actions, so far, the Council are undertaking to meet carbon neutrality under this plan. The table will be updated following reviews of additional planned…
… (BE) – where viable to increase insulation, install or renew windows and doors to increase thermal efficiency and decrease the electric need to heat/cool to appropriate temperatures. • Asset rationalisation* (AR) – where a building is no longer efficiently used and could be repurposed if sold or leased. • Offset – the balance of in-year residual emissions to net zero following all planned…
… rationalisation (AR) – where a building is no longer efficiently used and could be repurposed if sold or leased. • Policy (P) – where an implemented policy change will lead to direct reduction in emissions. • Organisation Change (OC) – where a change in the organisation will affect the scope and emissions to be accounted for. • Offset - the balance of in-year residual emissions to net zero following…
… Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting Long lasting, energy efficient lighting Low Carbon Energy Energy produced from renewable sources including the sun, wind, waves and nuclear. Net Zero The point at which emissions produced are equal to or less than emissions removed – usually by offsetting. Offsetting Act of compensating for emissions produced, for example tree planting or carbon capture…