… a 1.5oC increase in temperature to avoid catastrophic impacts from climate change. UK Government has committed to Net Zero by 2050. Local authorities (LA) are key in taking and influencing action on climate change due to the services they deliver, their regulatory functions, strategic functions, procurement powers and responsibilities as major employers. Evidence supports that Bromsgrove District…
…. Our thanks go to Alex Pearson from Nottingham City Council and the Midlands Net Zero Hub for his support and work authoring this document. This plan will be refreshed every 3 years and reviewed annually. Progress against targets will be reviewed twice a year. 50% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 Net Zero by 2040 Chief Executive Portfolio Holder for Climate Change 3 | P a g…
… low carbon fuel for Council diesel fleet. 50 Environmental Services Total Estimated annual CO₂ savings (These are already included in the current net zero target) 374 Top five future actions: Measure Estimated annual saving in tonnes CO₂ Service area Target Completion Date / Review Date Assess further low carbon fleet fuel options. 349 Environmental Services Review Spring 2023, completion…
… transport fleet including staff mileage and travel plans across all service areas. 36 Transformation & Organisational Development Service /All service areas. 2025 to review progress. Total estimated annual CO₂ savings (these will count towards the net zero target) 533 4 | P a g e BROMSGROVE DISTRICT COUNCIL CARBON REDUCTION STRATEGY & ACTION PLAN Commitment & Integration Background…
…: The Council is committed to carbon reduction through its declaration of a climate emergency in 2019. Our commitment to reducing our carbon emissions and influencing the reduction of local carbon emissions goes hand in hand with the 'net zero by 2050' target set by the UK Government. As a Council we feel that net zero by 2040 is achievable - a goal that requires us and all sectors to pull together to achieve…