Decision details

RESOLVED that: -

(a)          Cabinet noted the Climate Progress Report 2023-24, and the introduction of emissions dashboards; 

(b)          Cabinet noted the draft Roadmap of climate actions to take the Council to its 2030 target, which will be approved within 12 months; and

(c)          Cabinet noted that a companion Roadmap to address the area-wide 2045 target is in preparation as part of the Local Area Energy Plan and will be presented for approval at Cabinet on 16 July 2025.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

This report informs on progress made to date and proposes a draft Roadmap of climate actions that the Council can consider in order to deliver on the ambitions of a carbon neutral Council by 2030. These are clear and achievable but require resources and timely decision-making if significant emissions reductions are to be made. A similar roadmap to achieve a carbon neutral region by 2045 is in preparation as part of the Local Area Energy Plan project and will be presented to Cabinet in July 2025.