Purpose

This report details the changes in LBB’s organisational emissions for year four of the Council’s net zero action plan and provides an update on progress made towards achieving the Council’s 2027 net zero carbon target.

Decision

The Environment Portfolio Holder noted the year 4 greenhouse gas assessment (GHG) and progress made to reduce the Council’s organisational emissions to net zero by 2027. He also noted the Scope 3 procurement emissions measured. 

The Environment Portfolio Holder approved that work be undertaken on an Action Plan for the phased reduction of Scope 3 emissions for presentation to a future meeting of the Executive for a decision.

Reasons for the decision

The Net Zero Carbon Action Plan report detailed the changes in LBB’s organisational emissions for carbon reduction for year 4 of the Council’s Net Zero Action Plan (2022/23) and provided an update on progress made towards achieving the Council’s 2027 net zero carbon target. The report also provided an update on the work to baseline Scope 3 procurement emissions, and set out suggested next steps for a separate action plan to reduce these emissions