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Isles of Scilly

… key suppliers sit within scope 3 of our carbon reporting, however this data set is at an early stage of development and therefore not yet included within this carbon footprint. One of the Council’s largest suppliers is the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group. The company undertakes air, land and marine freight haulage and passenger transport between the islands and the UK mainland. The Council…

… impacts 4. We will ensure all planning applications seek to deliver biodiversity enhancements 5. We will ensure a Site Waste Management Plan for all new homes Image: Council of the Isles of Scilly 4. How we will move around 26 1. We will encourage our staff to travel less, and where they do have to travel, we will encourage them to walk, cycle or use public transport 2. We will make…

…, telecommunications and our lifeline transport links and supply chains we rely on. Our changing climate will also bring about physical changes to our natural environment, both marine and terrestrial. High intensity storms can damage our delicate ecosystems, negatively impacting on our internationally recognised habitats and species, which along with the islands stunning landscape supports our local tourism…

… development, sustainable quality design and place making, the re- use of buildings, water and waste water management, flood avoidance, coastal erosion, energy and travel and transport. Additional policies to protect and enhance the landscape and seascape, enhance biodiversity and prevent pollution have also been included in the new Local Plan. The plan will ensure any future Council developments…

… battery recycling, clothes and textile collection and reuse and introduced new initiatives such as the dedicated kerbside collection service for small and large electrical items in our new electric vehicle. In addition to expanding the number of recyclates on the island, the Council has also changed the way we transport our recycling to the mainland, opting to compact and bale our dry mixed…