Including the closely related terms sustainability, and sustainability strategy.
… 1 Sustainability Strategy Summary Background Watford Council has a long history of committing to climate change initiatives and delivering projects supporting carbon reduction. On 9th July 2019 Watford’s elected councillors voted in favour of declaring a climate emergency and have pledged to do everything in their power to make…
… the borough carbon neutral by 2030. Aims Watford’s Sustainability Strategy 2020-24 has an ambition broader than reducing carbon emissions. Our strategy makes the case for action under each of six strands: Leading by example; People power; Reducing energy usage and emissions; Improving transport and air quality; Reducing waste; and Nature restoration. In terms of carbon emissions, our aim…
… that brings together councillors and officers, supported by a cross-service Sustainability Board which reports on progress. However, the council cannot deliver the Sustainability Strategy in isolation. People Power is a key part of our strategy and the council is committed to working with communities and businesses. Please contact us on sustainability@watford.gov.uk to collaborate. Tracking…
… is to work towards our target of achieving borough-wide net zero CO2 emissions by 2030.1 Key actions Our strategy is supported by a detailed action plan with the following key components: Leading by example • Integrate sustainability into council business plans People power • Work with communities on an engagement programme • Lobby government Reducing energy use and emissions • Lead…
… by example to ensure buildings in council influence are as sustainable as possible • Ensure Local Plan is sufficiently ambitious around sustainability • Enable and encourage community- wide emission reduction Improving transport and air quality • Lead by example on low carbon travel • Review and reset sustainable transport projects in the light of covid • Deliver public campaigns…