Including the closely related terms sustainability, and sustainable planning.
… travel and improving air quality 5. Provide sustainable waste management and support residents to reduce, reuse and recycle 6. Working with others to take environmental action 7. Sustainable planning, economy and energy efficient homes 8. Changing the way we work You can see the projects and actions listed under each theme by clicking on the relevant named sheet in this document. These are displayed…
… climate change Participate in the Essex Climate Action Commission's Climate Action Working Group to work with other local authorities, NHS trusts and other organisations to contribute to knowledge sharing and taking action across Essex on climate change Sustainability Various partner organisations across Essex Ongoing Council understands action being taken across Essex and harnesses…
… minimum building regulations Cost savings Improved mental and physical health Increased climate resilience through localised renewable generation https://www.essexdesignguide.co.uk/cli mate-change/essex-net-zero-policy/ 7. Sustainable planning, economy and energy efficient homes https://www.groundwork.org.uk/greendoctor/our-partners/cadent-foundation-green-doctor…
… awareness Deliver yearly training/presentations for members on environmental awareness and actions the Council is taking to tackle climate change Sustainability Ongoing Improved staff awareness of Council's sustainability work, and increased embedding of sustainability and climate change considerations within their own behaviours and projects 8.2 Continue to keep the Council's staff…
… and business travel 8.3 Participate in the Green Events Code of Practice (GECOP) local authority pilot project, to understand ways to improve and promote the reduction of environmental impacts produced from outdoor events Work to update the Council's Event Policy so it incorporates more sustainability considerations for event organisers and introduce a self assessment tool for events…