Including the closely related terms sustainability, and sustainable future.
… STEERING COMMITTEE Cllr Julian Sharpe Councillor for Ascot and Sunninghill and Steering Group Member Cllr Donna Stimson Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, Climate Change, Sustainability, Parks and Countryside and Chair of the Steering Group Cllr Gerry Clark Cabinet Member for Transport and Infrastructure and Steering Group Member Page 4…
… to achieve a sustainable future; by protecting and enhancing our natural environment and achieving rapid decarbonisation to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest. Our approach Climate change and the threats to our environment (e.g. loss of biodiversity, poor air and water quality) are global challenges in which everyone has a part to play. As a local authority we can take leadership…
… that threatens our way of life and that of future generations. As a borough we need to take urgent action and our strategy sets out our approach to working in partnership with local communities to tackle this challenge over the next five years. Our vision is to be a borough where the community collectively works together to achieve a sustainable future; by protecting and enhancing our natural environment…
… themes We have structured our strategy around four key themes to focus strategic action on areas we have control over at a local level: Circular economy Circular Economy refers to more sustainable resource use. Attention will be focused on reducing waste, encouraging material re-use, increasing recycling and supporting less resource intensive lifestyles. Energy 67% of the borough’s emissions…
…. clean air and water), tackle climate change, create great places to live and support resident’s health and wellbeing. Transport As a local authority, we will reduce the need for carbon intensive travel by encouraging walking and cycling as well as investing in digital infrastructure. We will create conditions for sustainable travel through the provision of infrastructure such as cycle routes…