… Reduction Options 7. What we’re going to do Actions according to theme How we will work / behaviour change Energy Transport Water Procurement Biodiversity / greenspaces Summary of actions 8. The way to achieving Carbon Neutrality Monitoring and Future Plans 9. The Wider Picture – Reducing Carbon Emissions and Mitigating Climate Change 1…
… are related to the Council role in influencing behaviours which will make a positive contribution to the district’s emissions although may not have a direct relationship to the Council’s own emissions or baseline, they are nonetheless felt important in addressing the climate change emergency. Carbon Neutral 2030 Energy Behaviour Change Transport Water Contracts Biodiversity &…
… with staff to review the Civic Centre’s recycling (this includes tenants in the Civic Centre building as well as the Council) and staff transport – e.g. there is a cycling to work scheme. Staff have also taken part in Kent County Council’s activmob survey which encourages non-car travel to work. Securing improvements to cycling and walking infrastructure in Folkestone and Hythe through the Local…
… where economically and operationally viable. 15. Examine installation of low emission heating for non-residential council buildings and sheltered housing, e.g. heat pumps; heat network. 16. Identify if there are any suitable locations for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on council owned buildings and sheltered housing that have a robust business case for the investment. Transport 17…
… and carbon footprint recording system will be developed, using the available LGA model by the Low Carbon and Sustainability Specialist. This will enable the systematic recording of Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s Carbon Footprint capturing all elements to include energy, waste, water, transport and residential. 9. The Wider Picture – Reducing Carbon Emissions and Mitigating…