Executive will discuss proposals for a new Decarbonisation Strategy and Action Plan next week to achieve its net zero carbon target.
Members will meet on 13 December to comment on the new strategy, which sets out how the council intends to achieve net zero carbon for its own operations and services and contribute towards Lincoln’s carbon neutral ambitions.
The basis of the Decarbonisation Plan is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the carbon impact of the council’s own operations, including a calculation of its carbon footprint and an action plan.
This plan identifies eight decarbonisation pathways, includes carbon data were available and identifies key challenges and opportunities for each pathway towards a net zero carbon target by 2030.
The plan would need to be reviewed and updated annually to reflect emerging knowledge and understanding to ensure the council achieves a net zero carbon target by 2030.
In July 2019 Full Council passed a motion to declare a Climate and Environmental Emergency, resolving to deliver a carbon neutral vision for Lincoln by 2030.
The council’s Climate Change Vision group, which includes representatives from a range of service areas and all Directorates, have worked together to review the council’s carbon dioxide emissions and identify opportunities to achieve a
net zero carbon target for the council’s own emissions by 2030.
In September 2021 the council submitted an environmental performance report to Investors in the Environment for external audit, this included the Decarbonisation Strategy and Action Plan.
In doing so, City of Lincoln Council achieved a green level award and a 92% score for its environmental performance and plans in place to achieve a net zero carbon target.
The council were also shortlisted for and won the Overall Outstanding Achiever Award 2021.
Cllr Bob Bushell, Portfolio Holder for Addressing the Challenge of Climate Change at City of Lincoln Council said: “As a council, we are committed to doing anything we can to deliver a carbon neutral vision for Lincoln by 2030, and this plan forms part of that vision.
“I look forward to discussing this further with my fellow members next week.”