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Newport City Council

…) This Act is about improving the social, economic, environmental and cultural well- being of Wales. The act of law requires, for the first time, that public bodies listed in the Act must do what they do in a sustainable way. The sustainable development principle of the Act consists of five ways of working that public bodies are required to take in to account when applying sustainable development…

… challenging but exciting and achievable vision of becoming a net carbon neutral organisation by 2030. Councillor Davies Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development 2 Introduction Greenhouse gas1 emissions are driving man made climate change. A changing climate will have significant impact on the way we live with far-reaching consequences. It is globally recognised…

…. These are:  Considering the long-term so that the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is not compromised;  Understanding the root causes of issues to prevent them from occurring;  Taking an integrated approach so that public bodies look at all the well-being goals when decision making;  Working with others in a collaborative way to find sustainable solutions;  Involving a diversity…

…. We are facing very challenging times in local government, with decreasing budgets and increasing demands for services which are being addressed within a weak economy at national and local level. The need has never been greater to improve operational efficiency and financial performance. Investing in carbon reduction schemes will deliver long-term sustainable savings while also improving…

… environmental benefits and ongoing financial benefits which will help the council, and therefore the city, to become more sustainable in the long- term. This Carbon Management Plan supports Objective 4 – Modernised Council in the regeneration, investments and housing service plan 2018-2022. It is strongly linked with the strategic asset management plan 2018-2022 that lays out the strategy…