Information about the climate change work we're doing
What we're doing
We're working towards:
- reducing our contribution to climate change
- preparing for the impacts of climate change
- reducing our CO2e emissions in line with the UK 2050 net zero target
We will:
- complete a carbon audit of the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk's (BCKLWN) carbon emissions for the 2020/2021 financial year
- complete a review of whole district's emissions for the 2019 Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy data release
- administer the Climate Change Officer Working Group (CCOWG) to help with our aims and make recommendations
- consider best practice and work towards being a climate change exemplar authority
- develop and implement a climate change strategy & action plan
- participate in the Norfolk Climate Change Partnership (NCCP)
- engage with local stakeholders and interested parties
Our objectives
| Objectives 2021/22 | Target date |
|---|---|
| Provide updates to Cabinet, Management Team and E&C Panel | As required |
| Continue engagement with the CCOWG | Ongoing |
| Engage with local stakeholders and interested parties as required | Ongoing |
| Engage and participate in the Norfolk Climate Change Partnership | Ongoing |
| Administer task and finish groups as required | Ongoing |
| Start and complete the 2020/2021 BCKLWN carbon audit | July 2021 |
| Start and complete the 2019 district CO₂ “emissions bubble” report | September 2021 |
| Adopt the climate change strategy and action plan | 2021 - 2022 |
| Complete the Lynnsport pilot tree planting project | March 2022 |
| Implement strategy and action plan actions | Ongoing |