… the policy and strategy. Measures such as reduced grass cutting, tree planting and biodiversity improvements contribute to reduced CO2e emissions, carbon sequestration and adaptation to the impact of climate change. To be determined following pilot work in 2021/22. OFFSETTING Currently offsetting is not part of the plan. The priority at this stage is to identify measures to reduce…
… the Council’s CO2e emissions. Part of the Council’s plan and activities in relation to the management of parks and open spaces could result in the sequestration of CO2e but targets for offsetting will be addressed at a later stage. The Council will consider and prioritise local offsetting schemes where these can be shown to be of a suitable verified standard. 25 SMDC EMISSIONS - ENABLING SMDC…