Issue details

To report to the Executive the scope of the climate change and carbon reduction work to be progressed by the Climate Change Working Group.

At the 26 September Executive Meeting the Executive Leader pledged the commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030 and established the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG). This report outlines the priorities for the Working Group.

The initial priority will be to quantify the Council’s carbon footprint to establish a baseline for the development of the Council’s Carbon Reduction Plan.

The Working Group will identify and develop proposals for inclusion within the Plan, reporting to the Council’s Policy and Resources Scrutiny Panel, prior to Executive decision.

This paper also seeks approval on the principle of commissioning the Greening Campaign to work with communities.  This work enables the community to lead itself in understanding, mitigating and building resilience to climate change.

Approval is requested for the inclusion of climate change and carbon reduction impacts in Committee Reports and Executive Decisions in the new municipal year.