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Aberdeen City Council

… for biodiversity with planted marshlands, meadow grass and trees. Aberdeen City Council I Council Climate Change Plan 2021 - 2025 8 1.5 How will we achieve our 2025 target? Project summary on a page 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Deliver project DORIC, a whole house retrofit pilot for 100 houses 4 Run a pilot for the Net Zero Carbon Standard Public Buildings 4 Build 4 new schools to EPC A rating…

… green infrastructure (BGI) 4 4 4 4 4 Mapping blue/ green infrastructure opportunity sites 4 4 4 4 4 Pilot low carbon small machinery 4 4 4 4 4 Expand a programme of tree planting on Council owned land 4 4 4 4 4 Use of local, sustainable, seasonable, products in Council catering 4 4 4 4 4 Review, replace old catering equipment with energy efficient models 4 4 4 4 4 Develop and implement…

… such as tree planting. 2.3 On the horizon – Scottish Government targets and timelines The Scottish Government proposed New Build Heat Standard aims that all new builds given consent from 2024 must use heating systems which produce zero direct emissions at the point of use. Below are other targets that the Scottish Government has set itself and must comply with. Council understanding of these targets…

…. Making a contribution to carbon sinks, actions within this plan include developing a strategic approach to our trees, forests and woodlands, identifying areas of Council land suitable for tree planting and extending our tree planting. In addition, we will explore areas to expand wildflower meadows recognising through all of these we can make use of our land to contribute to wider carbon stocks…

…, gritting. Travel disruptions. Higher maintenance & repair costs for road and path surfaces, pot holes and sink holes. Lifespan of roads, pavements, paths reduced. Increased demands on staff for flood response. Greater travel disruptions. Waste/ parks and grounds Waste and recycling collections disrupted – storms, flooding & snow. Fallen or damaged trees. Damage to waste infrastructure…