Issue - decisions
Sign off of the Final draft of the Net Zero Strategy and underlying Net Zero Action Plan
03/03/2023 - Net Zero Strategy and Action Plan
Cabinet agreed:
1. To approve the proposed recommended additions to the Net Zero Strategy:
a. To add interim targets (to 2030 and 2040) for the emissions the council has partial control over in the next action plan. This action plan will be written in 2024;
b. To add the emissions from home working to future carbon footprinting calculations;
c. To consider calculating emissions from staff commuting when resources become available to collate the more complicated data set;
d. To work with KCC on Local area energy planning to devise a plan for renewable energy across the district, where resources allow;
e. To set out a clear plan to ensure that all staff are educated on climate change.
2. To
approve the Final Net Zero Strategy 2023;
3. To continue to note that the strategy cannot be fully implemented without external funding being available, and agreed, in accordance with the pledge, to lobby external agencies and government.