Already the council has taken steps to improve the energy efficiency of some of its buildings, using renewable energy, although the council recognises that it needs to do more.
The council will continue improving their own operations and reducing their carbon footprint to reach the target of achieving net-zero by 2030. Focusing attention on the biggest emitters is a priority for TWBC as to reach optimum emission reductions.
As of 2022 the council has taken Royal Victoria Place under its operations, prompting a recalculation of emissions encompassing this site.
Emissions have decreased by 1,577.7 tCO2e from our baseline year in 2018/19.
Emissions reports
2023/24
2022/23
2021/2022
2020/2021
2019/2020
2018/19
What do we mean by our own operations?
Some amazing examples of putting this into practice:
90 solar panels have been installed onto the Amelia Scott, which will reduce the carbon footprint of the building by 12 tons of carbon annually during their 30-year life span. The LED lighting throughout the building will also make best use of power both day and night and contribute to lowering costs and the carbon footprint of the building.
Buried beneath the Amelia Scott is a rainwater harvesting tank, holding 15,000 litres of water (that’s enough for 200 baths!) this will be used within the building to reduce mains water consumption. A net gain in biodiversity is also achieved through the inclusion of bird and bat boxes and an even an insect hotel.
Solar panels and an air source heat pump have been installed at the North Farm Depot, reducing reliance on gas for heating and grid electricity.
An air source heat pump has also been installed at the Weald Leisure Centre alongside a suite of wider energy efficiency measures, including solar pv and LED lighting.
We are working to transition our fleet to electric, with 20% of our vehicle fleet already being plug-in electric and 20% plug-in hybrid.
