Non-profit Environmental Impact CDP bases its A-rating on actions such as transparency in climate change response, completion of climate risk and vulnerability assessments, publishing of a climate action plan, and setting science-based climate targets.
The announcement comes as new borough-wide proposals outline how Wandsworth residents will collaborate to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
In response to public pressure, the council has agreed to set a target of becoming a net-zero borough by 2043.
Successfully bid for ยฃ3.5 million from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to upgrade council buildings. LED lighting, building fabric upgrades, and solar PV will be installed in five recreation centers, five children’s centers, and six schools.
Improved energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions in council housing. It is investing in communal heating in new buildings and collaborating with residents to reduce energy consumption and bills.
It is also bidding for funds from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund for energy-efficiency measures such as insulation, double glazing, thermostatic controls, and other measures.
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Collaboration with schools was essential. Energy audits were performed at all schools to assess energy efficiency. The council will work with schools to improve building conditions and has established a Climate Change Network to provide additional assistance.
The Wandsworth Sustainability Partnership, which will be launched later this month, will bring together the public and private sectors, as well as voluntary organizations and community groups, to share best practices and collaborate to address the climate crisis.
Communications and engagement programs will also be expanded to reach more people, including efforts to assist people in managing the Cost of Living Crisis by reducing fuel consumption.
The council pension fund has been decarbonized. Renewable funds will receive up to ยฃ80 million in investment.
-Consented to the goal of having a net-zero borough by 2043.
bid effectively on ยฃ3.5 from the public sector.
-In council dwellings, there has been an improvement in energy efficiency and a decrease in carbon emissions.
-Collaborated closely with schools.
-Received input from the locals.
-The council pension fund has been decarbonized.
“There is no denying the severity of the situation; thus, we must move faster and remain vigilant. The council will take all necessary steps to clean house and will function as a catalyst to engage the rest of the neighborhood in a genuine partnership that produces common objectives and moves toward achieving net zero by 2043.
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