Tuesday 7 July 2020

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils roll out plan for 2030 carbon-neutrality

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have approved new 'green' measures which will accelerate their journey towards carbon-neutrality by 2030.

The plan includes commitments such as transitioning existing diesel-powered waste and fleet vehicles to sustainable fuels and the introduction of hydrogen-fuelled cars.

It will also push a move towards both green tariff energy for councils' buildings, the development of battery storage projects and the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

Elisabeth Malvisi, Babergh District Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, said: "These actions form the plan of how we will tackle the environment and climate change challenge here in Babergh, they demonstrate our commitment to working together with partners towards making Suffolk the greenest county."

Jessica Fleming, Mid Suffolk District Council’s cabinet member for environment, commented: “We also want our residents to get involved, with everyone able to take at least small steps to become more environmentally conscious, such as only buying what you need, wasting less and cycling and walking more.”