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Mole Valley District Council

… and a sustainable future. Action to reduce carbon emissions will also support MVDC’s strategic priorities, including to improve community wellbeing, protecting and enhancing the environment, sustainable development, air quality and prosperity for all. Inaction on climate change will undo progress towards any of these objectives. Vision and aims MVDC is committed to protecting and enhancing…

… measures. Lobbying Surrey County Council to cease fossil fuel extraction and invest its funds in a way which supports environmental sustainability. In view of these aims, MVDC has developed its Climate Change Strategy with the following strategic priorities:  Reducing emissions from MVDC’s estate and operations 4  Reducing energy consumption and emissions by promoting energy…

… with increased wellbeing and a sustainable future.  Lobby Surrey County Council and the Government to provide resources that will make possible the 2030 target date set by scientists for total carbon neutrality. The actions set out under Priority 2 are designed to fulfil these commitments. This Priority also recognises that climate change and biodiversity are linked 2 and actions to improve…

… their household energy costs. Renewable energy generation: generating renewable energy for direct use in Council owned buildings. Sustainable procurement: ensuring that carbon reduction and sustainability is evaluated as part of all goods and services procured by the Council, encouraging our suppliers to minimise their environmental impact. Transport: minimising staff car travel by encouraging…

… working from home, where appropriate, and use of video conferencing and encouraging sustainable transport options. Working with Surrey County Council to ensure the infrastructure is in place to increase opportunities for cycling and walking throughout the district. Fleet: replacing our existing diesel and petrol fleet with electric, or other low carbon alternatives, and providing the charging…