West Oxfordshire District Council, GB

Cheltenham Borough Council, GB integrates Climate Impact Assessment Tool into council discussions

The Climate Impact Assessment Tool asks for stakeholder considerations of factors like air quality and biodiversity throughout their deliberations. Proposed policies or projects are graded for positive, neutral, or negative environmental impacts based on a color-coded guide. Negative features lead to discussions about improvements or mitigation rather than outright rejection. Borough officials worked with three district councils on the tool's development ahead of its late 2022 implementation.

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Cheltenham Borough Council, GB

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West Oxfordshire District Council, GB

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Cotswold District Council, GB assists developers and builders with Net Zero Carbon Toolkit

Cotswold, Forest of Dean, and West Oxfordshire councils consulted with sustainable building experts while compiling the 90-page guide. The Net Zero Carbon Toolkit includes separate sections for new builds and retrofits. Building projects of all sizes can be guided by sample timelines covering tasks from design to KPI measurement. Toolkit users find tips on creating low-impact buildings using smart controls, effective ventilation, and on-site renewable energy generation.

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Cotswold District Council, GB

United Kingdom

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West Oxfordshire District Council, GB

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