Climate change mapped out as SKDC drives change

Revised plan highlights the Council's role in driving change as we work together towards the net zero goal and transition towards a low carbon economy.

The pathway towards a greener future is being mapped out by South Kesteven District Council in a farreaching plan outlining positive action that SKDC can take itself – and highlighting how partners and outside organisations can also do their bit.

The revised Climate Action Strategy focuses on specific areas relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and is about to go out to consultation to give people the chance to have their say.

The strategy will be developed throughout 2023 with support from parish councils, neighbouring local authorities, and wider partners.

There are eight areas for action – the built environment; power; growing our green economy; natural environment; transport; resources; Communities; Decision-making.

This work will dovetail with the role SKDC has to lead, shape and enable local action by engaging residents, businesses, and other public sector organisations to kick-start wider change.

Cllr Patsy Ellis, Cabinet Member for Environment and Waste, said: “Following our declaration of a Climate Emergency, SKDC’s target is to reduce its own carbon footprint by at least 30% by 2030 and endeavour to become net-zero carbon as soon as viable before 2050. Last year, we reported a carbon reduction of 14%.

“Now is the time to act but SKDC cannot act, alone. Changes need to be tackled with our partners: everyone must consider all opportunities for energy reduction, low carbon energy use and generation and valuing our resources better.”