Obj1

Buildings & Energy

7, 9, 12, 13

Energy

Improve the energy efficiency of Council buildings to help deliver carbon reduction targets and reduce costs.

Deliver 3 large LED lighting projects.

Obj2

Buildings & Energy

6, 9, 12, 13

Energy

Maximize the use of renewable energy sources to help deliver carbon reduction targets and reduce costs.

To deliver 3 solar projects

Obj3

Buildings & Energy

6, 9, 12, 13

Energy

Deliver an energy efficiency education programme to Council staff.

Deliver to 100% of staff over 2 years

Obj4

Buildings & Energy

12, 13, 17

Water

Implement water-saving technologies into Council’s Capital Works Programme.

Include water saving technologies in design-stage of capital projects in 2024/25.

Obj5

Buildings & Energy

6, 7, 9, 12, 13

Estate Review

Maximize the efficient use of buildings and facilities.

Complete review of energy /thermal efficiency of Council estate

Obj6

Transport

9, 11, 12, 13

Transport

To reduce fuel usage across fleet by 5% each year, over the next 3 years, compared to 2022/23

To deliver Eco-Driver training to fleet officers as part of CPC. HVO trial.

Obj7

Resource Management

12

Scope 3 Emissions

To collate MEA staff commuter miles for 2023/24 [baseline figure] and 2024/25.

To determine both a baseline and 2024/25 Scope 3 emissions from commuter miles.

Obj8

Economy

6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Sustainability

Water Quality

Energy Efficiency

Improved biodiversity

To develop the ECOS Centre as a sustainability hub

Apply for test bed funding to develop green hydrogen, environmental education, hydrogen-powered refuse vehicle and renewable energy

Obj9

Protecting the Environment

1, 12, 13, 17

Fairtrade - Working towards eliminating poverty

Highlight organisations and retailers that stock Fair Trade products in our Borough

To retain Fairtrade status and engage with schools and residents during Fairtrade Fortnight so that awareness would be raised.

Obj10

Protecting the Environment

13, 14, 15

Biodiversity

Encourage more habitats, halting biodiversity loss

By the end of 2024 the oyster population will have increased in the Borough.

Obj11

Protecting the Environment

13, 14, 15

Sustainability

Delivery Climate Canopy Project.

Through Climate Canopy Project by the end of 2024 - 100,000 trees will be planted across the Borough. We will use the WT Tree Equity Score to direct our planting to ensure a fairer distribution and we are also encouraging diversity of tree stock planted across the Borough. Tree strategy ready for consultation and implementation later in 2024.

Obj 12

Good Governance and Community Leadership

8, 10, 12, 13, 17

Procurement

Undertake review of MEA Procurement Policy in line with new Procurement Regulations 2024.

To ensure all contract managers have understanding and mechanism to set minimum quality standards in contracts.