East Suffolk Council Climate Action Framework - Paper - Page 24
18. What guides our environment theme core programme?
The East Suffolk Council Strategic Plan is the 'guiding light' for our action on climate change as part of our overall environment core
programme. The key areas of our Strategic Plan are summarised below:
ESC Strategic Plan Priority areas:
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Growing our economy
Let’s build a strong sustainable economy for our
future; we want our district to achieve its maximum
potential, for the good of everyone in the area.
ESC Environment Theme Priority areas:
P20
Lead by example: We have pledged to become a carbon
neutral council by 2030, which means we will look
for environmental benefit in everything we do – this includes
radical changes to our vehicle fleets and mileage usage,
council buildings and new build housing stock to ensure
they contribute to our carbon neutral aims. We will work with
communities to establish opportunities for biodiversity and
will promote digital solutions to minimise our carbon footprint.
P21
Minimise waste, reuse materials, increase recycling: We will
minimise waste generated throughout the district, encourage
the reuse of materials and increase our recycling rates.
Delivering digital transformation
Digital technology can transform the way we
work and live; we will use technology to make
services efficient and easily accessible to all and
assist our communities to embrace and access new
technologies.
P22
Renewable energy: We will explore new ways of encouraging
and investing in the use of renewable energy, both in terms of
our own consumption as a council and the ways we can offer
support to our residents and businesses as part of addressing
climate change.
Caring for our environment
We know you are concerned about our environment;
we are too, so we will put the environment at the
heart of everything we do.
P23
Protection, education and influence: We will use our influence
at all levels, our regulatory functions and appropriate
enforcement to protect our natural environment including our
outstanding coastline. This includes working through our
community and business partnerships to achieve
environmental gain and establishing a network of
environmental champions throughout the district.
Enabling our communities
Working together, we will enable our communities to
identify opportunities and challenges, we will
empower them to make a difference; we will support
our communities to enhance the places we live and
work for the well-being of all.
Remaining financially sustainable
We will grow and prosper as a council; we will ensure
we are well-run; provide value for money and strive
for excellence.
