Including the closely related term government.
… to address the issues of climate change, which inspired us to begin reducing emissions from our operations and service delivery. In 2012, NKDC joined the Local Government Association’s Climate Local initiative to inspire more local actions on climate resilience, further demonstrating climate leadership. This in turn led to the declaration of a climate emergency in July 2019; NKDC was the first council…
…, NKDC slashed its carbon emissions by over 63% and has since worked to reduce this still further. Government data for the District shows that emissions fell by 27% between 2005 and 2017. The target for both the Council and the District is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Our latest Climate Emergency Strategy, along with our Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP), was revised in 2022…
… and approved by our Executive Board on 1 November 2022. These documents reflect our ambitions and acknowledge the pathway towards our 2030 target. Understanding how fast technological advancement and climate science is evolving, we plan to review and republish our Climate Emergency Action Plan annually. As part of our governance structure and to ensure accountability, all live actions within the CEAP…
… of our climate emergency agenda. This ensures that Climate Change response is integrated and supported throughout our governance structure. In the coming months and years these pages will fill up further with information and ideas, so check back regularly for updates. Come with us on the journey: play your part in cutting carbon and improving the environment in North Kesteven…
… Upgrade Scheme and the ECO4 scheme. When the Government offers subsidies we’ll share information in our Climate Action email newsletter. Check out our comprehensive list of tips for making your home more energy efficient and find out where you could save. Switch to a renewable electricity tariff Switch to a certified 100% renewable electricity tariff to eliminate emissions from your electricity…