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Babergh District Council

…%20Council.pdf?T=10 Page 3 of 23 CLIMATE CHANGE AND BIODIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT Our Commitments ➢ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – in 2015, The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, was adopted by all United Nations Member States to provide a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and for the future. At its heart are 17 Sustainable Development…

… include specific green clauses as outlined in CIFCOs sustainability action plan which was adopted in 2021. ➢ CIFCO has incorporated within its key performance indicators a target to reduce the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of its portfolio by 10% by 31 March 2022. ➢ Planning consent has been granted for Gateway 14 in Stowmarket which will deliver 13% Net Biodiversity…

… following steps to further strengthen our actions and plans: ➢ In July 2020, councillors approved proposals to create a joint Sustainable Travel Action Plan with Babergh District Council. The aim being, to encourage a permanent shift towards sustainable transport such as cycling, walking and public transport throughout the district. ➢ Street lighting – a motion was passed in September 2021…

… Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action. They recognise that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests. For the purpose of this report, the Council has linked its own actions and commitments…

… to complement the surrounding natural environment and meets the Councils’ climate change ambitions with several green features including bird boxes, solar panels, sustainable drainage, an air source heat pump and the use of sustainable building materials. ➢ Social value is key and so the café will be managed by local business Cabbages and Kings and will offer locally sourced food and use…