FOI002141 EIR Sustainability and Climate

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding you council’s commitments and progress toward net zero emissions.

1. Has your council committed to a specific Net Zero target year, and if so, what year?

2. What significant changes have you made – if any – since your net zero goals were set? Select all that apply:

• Measured real-time energy usage and performance metrics

• Retrofitted existing buildings to improve energy efficiency (e.g. upgrading BMS)

• Conducted energy audits or heat decarbonisation plans

• Invested in renewable technologies

• Electrified infrastructure (EVs, buildings, heating systems)

• Other (free text)

3. What percentage of your council’s energy consumption is currently sourced from fossil fuels?

4. Has your council received any government or private funding for decarbonisation or energy efficiency initiatives in the past 3 years? If yes, where has this been spent?

5. What are the biggest barriers you’re facing when it comes to decarbonisation? Select all that apply:

• Culture

• Knowledge

• Technology

• Budget

6. Are you confident that you will deliver on net zero by 2050?

• Yes

• No

• Unsure