Report by Sustainability and Climate Officer (attached).

The Committee considered a report by the Sustainability and Climate Officer (circulated previously) regarding the Devon Carbon Plan.

The Sustainability and Climate Officer highlighted the following:

·       The Devon Carbon Plan had been officially launched on 27 September 2022. 

·       The Devon Climate Emergency Partnership had led the collaboration and alignment of almost 30 organisations across the county.

·       The Plan provided an evidence led plan which formed a roadmap which encourages each partner organisation, and organisations and communities beyond the partnership to help deliver it.

In response to questions, the Sustainability and Climate Officer advised the following:

·       North Devon Council’s to reach net zero emissions by 2030 was a target for the Council as an organisation.

·       The Devon Carbon Plan’s target to reach net zero emissions by 2050 was a target for the county as a whole which included all businesses and organisations which was in line with the Government’s commitments.

·       These targets were reflected in the Council’s Climate Emergency Declaration and Carbon Reduction Plan.

RESOLVED:

(a)  That the Devon Carbon Plan be endorsed;

(b)  That the Council continue to work in collaboration with the Devon Climate Emergency Partnership in reducing carbon emissions across the County.