Councillors at Bassetlaw District Council have unanimously committed to reducing council operations to Net Zero by 2030, following a motion to Council on Thursday 21st September 2023.
This means that by 2030, the Council’s operations should achieve a balance between the carbon emitted into the atmosphere and the carbon removed from it.
The motion, proposed by Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Environment and Energy, after being suggested by the Leader of the Council, Cllr James Naish, resolved to:
Become a member of the UK100 network of local leaders pledging to lead a rapid transition to net zero
Agree to the 'UK100 Net Zero Pledge'
To meet net zero council operations by 2030
To meet net zero areawide emissions by 2045
To report carbon emissions annually for both council emissions and areawide emissions
Limit the use of carbon offsets, and if they are used, then these must be as local as possible
Cllr Darrell Pulk said: “I am delighted that the motion to join UK100 was passed unanimously and shows that Councillors are committed to achieving net zero for Council operations by 2030.
“We need to take action now if we are to create a better future for both families and future generations across Bassetlaw. Net zero can be a driver for new jobs and industry and can be a catalyst for stimulating local economic growth. It can support residents to reduce energy bills, deliver cleaner air and greener communities.“
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