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London Borough of Hillingdon

… and the increased use of low or zero carbon travel methods. C2.5 To investigate opportunities for energy generation from renewable sources on Council operational building stock and on land it owns. C2.6 The procurement of all new Council equipment and services will be measured against the objectives of this strategic plan. We are committed to carbon neutral operations by 2030. This is a challenging target…

… Plan Corporate Operations Action Plan Reducing Emissions in Corporate Buildings Identifying Opportunities for Renewable Energy Projects Fleet Management Action Plan Waste Management Strategy Carbon Offsetting Action Plan Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Action Plan Incorporating Flood Action Plan Community Action Plan Air Quality Action Plan 7. Monitoring…

… Climate Commitment 3: “To achieve 100% clean energy across the Council’s services by 2030.” From 2020 all the electrical power to Council assets was sourced from certified renewable sources. The energy was secured through a London wide contract which runs until 2024. This means we can be assured that our electrical power component of our service is currently zero-carbon. We still use fossil fuels…

… arising from gas, electric and vehicle fuels use. The reasons for this are two-fold. Investment in systems and technology (shown below) and behavioural changes across services which reduce carbon emissions and, the gradual decarbonisation of the UK electrical power network. Installation of low carbon and renewable technology at various community facilities around the borough. Active measures…

… to host electricity generating technology, for example through the installation of solar panels. This cleaner energy generation will help us to reduce our carbon footprint, reduce reliance on electricity from fossil fuels and provide low cost supplies. Green travel plans will be developed for both staff commuting and Council business transportation. These will be instrumental in encouraging new…