Decision details

RESOLVED:

That the Cabinet:  

1.    Notes the progress made in the Strategic Climate Action Plan Progress Report in Appendix 1;

2.    Approves the priorities identified in this report and;

3.    Agrees to the Council being a signatory to the Climate Commitment Charter for procurement purposes in Appendix 2.

Reasons for decision

Cabinet received its annual update on the objectives set out in the Strategic Climate Action Plan adopted in 2021, which also set out the priorities for the next year on electricity and gas usage and the Council’s fleet to ensure sufficient progress was being made to achieving carbon neutrality across Council operations by 2030. Furthermore, Cabinet agreed to sign up to a low carbon procurement charter in collaboration with West London partners.

The Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services noted the good progress made to-date, in particular on electricity consumption. However, it was also noted that gas consumption remained a concern, as usage had changed to actual readings, rather than estimated, but that this would at the very least provide an accurate baseline going forward.

The Leader of the Council welcomed the report and, despite the current economic climate, re-affirmed the Council’s commitment to climate change and explained how the Council’s actions would benefit residents, such as through improved housing insulation.

Alternative options considered and rejected

None.