Purpose

To consider and note the annual
report

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 

That the Executive approve the
Carbon Management Plan (CMP) Annual Report at Appendix
A.
 

 

Reasons for
Recommendations:

·       
The CMP Annual Report sets out progress on the key
areas of focus for the Council to achieve its target to be carbon
neutral by 2030.

·       
The CMP Annual Report supports the Council’s
ambition for climate change mitigation as set out in the Corporate
Plan.

·       
Whilst the projects within the CMP require financial
investment, they will provide both operational efficiencies and
carbon savings.

·       
The updates set out in the report compliment
a number of existing environmental
policies, such as the Pollinator Strategy and Tree Management and
Care Policy.
 

Alternative Option Considered: The alternative option is not to
publish the CMP Annual Report. This would not align with the
Council’s declaration of a climate and environment emergency,
or wider strategic priorities. This option is therefore not
recommended.