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West Berkshire Council

… efficiency schemes; • Increasing the deployment of renewable energy technology across the Council’s estate; and • Carbon sequestration such as large scale tree planting e.g. through schemes such as the Woodland Carbon Code and Associated Fund11. • Renewable energy infrastructure will be installed on all Council sites where it is feasible to do so. 5.2 Responsible Economic Growth In the West…

… Improve procurement policy to consider ‘whole life’ carbon costs Pursue higher standards in planning policy and building control. Co-ordinate enforcement activity to ensure standards are met Energy Identify renewable energy and district heating scheme opportunities Invest more in renewable energy schemes Encourage residents and businsses to use sustainable sources Lobby for changes…

… generation and carbon sequestration8 projects equivalent to the projected emission level of 350 ktonnes. • We will, at the same time as progressing our carbon reduction projects, implement a number of measures which aim towards a target of 350 ktonnes for carbon offset9. • Examples will include solar and wind energy generation; tree planting; and other techniques • This target needs…

… to be achieved by the whole district: local residents, landowners and business will be encouraged to engage in energy generation or carbon sequestration where reduction is not possible. 4.1.3 The Council will be a carbon neutral operation by 2030. • This will be established using a suitable methodology10. • This does not include all Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions are excluded…

… BY 2030 • Ambitious but realistic targets. • Deliver a range of local energy generation and carbon sequestration projects. • The Council will be a carbon neutral operation by 2030. • Technical and Academic advice to be sought to inform the delivery plan. RESPONSIBLE ECONOMIC GROWTH • Investigate how green incentives for business can be integrated into the Council’s Economic Development Strategy…