Including the closely related terms sustainable environment, sustainability, and environmental sustainability.
… for utility bills directly, and so is in control of the emissions. • Leased commercial estate, as the tenant is responsible for emissions by way of use and maintenance. • The Councils social housing estate that is leased to tenants. However, we recognise the importance of investment in the above assets to improve environmental sustainability, and we will produce separate decarbonisation plans…
… Council staff who are formally trained in carbon literacy. A plan to be carbon neutral by 2030 Carbon Management Plan 2022 24 Carbon Sequestration & Biodiversity North Northamptonshire has a rich and diverse green environment, much of which is directly managed by the Council. Our Corporate Plan sets out our strategic priority to create a greener, sustainable environment. And our…
… – ‘Pardon the weeds, we’re feeding the bees’, which was highlighted as part of our online climate conference: NNClimate21. Looking to sustainable transport, a number of on-street electric vehicle charging points have been installed across North Northamptonshire as part of the VPach project, working alongside Liberty Charge. This is in recognition of the significant infrastructure roll out…
… that will be needed to support residents in transitioning to electric vehicles over the coming years. In the same vein, the area has been taking part in an e-scooter trial with Voi. This sustainable mode of travel has been rolled out in the larger towns of the county and already millions of journeys have been undertaken where a car may have been used previously. Another notable action that the council took…
… to change tactics. Repurposing existing structures for modern purposes The shell of a building typically contains half of the carbon within a structure. Therefore, repurposing existing structures is key to creating a more sustainable culture. Instead of replacing existing buildings with new builds, we should first consider how to make better use of what already exists. This will help to reduce…