We have conducted our annual comprehensive carbon audit (pdf 384kb).
The 2024/25 carbon audit provides an in-depth analysis of our carbon footprint, measured across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions, in line with DEFRA 2025 carbon conversion factors and Local Government Association (LGA) guidelines. This report reflects our continued commitment to reducing our environmental impact and working toward our Net Zero Carbon goal by 2035.
Our Corporate Plan for 2025-28 sets out our vision to be an effective Council that promotes a growing economy, strong, healthy communities and a sustainable environment. Climate Change, Nature Recovery and the Environment is one of our four priorities and we are committed to enhancing the environment by reducing its carbon footprint.
Our Vision is to create a green, healthy and resilient area where people and nature can thrive, by limiting the impacts of Climate Change and meeting our Climate Change and green recovery commitments. Key steps include the implementation of our new Climate Change Strategy, promoting biodiversity, supporting nature recovery work, and improvements in parks and open spaces.
Our Climate Change Strategy (pdf 15.5mb) is centred around the following key objectives:
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- engage and educate the community
- collaboration and partnerships
- monitoring and reporting
We have selected these five pillars of focus as they allow our action to have the most meaningful impact:
- Corporate Assets and Housing
- Transport and Waste
- Community Engagement
- Business Engagement
- Sustainability Education
If you would like to discuss how we can support you or your organisation to be sustainable, please contact Martyne Manning at martynemanning@cannockchasedc.gov.uk.