… emissions from our own estate and operations. The main opportunities are in our own buildings, assets, transport, housing improvements and procurement. In order to achieve these reductions the council will carry out annual carbon audits to plan effectively and to ensure that emissions are decreasing, so that we can reach net zero for our own estate and operations as soon as possible. Energy…
… efficiency is one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing carbon emissions. Typical energy efficiency measures include retrofitting properties with better insulation, installing more efficient heating and energy management systems. These measures will be considered for all council buildings and any works will be carried out when most appropriate to do so. Procurement will play an important part…