Members considered a report which sought approval to employ a consultant to undertake Scope 3 benchmarking for Broxtowe Borough Council’s own operations.
RESOLVED that a consultant is appointed to undertake Scope 3 carbon emissions benchmarking and calculations, based on the information provided in the confidential appendix. A one-off revenue development budget is required for this purpose and will be funded from General Fund Reserves in 2023/24.
Reason
The Council has committed to become carbon neutral by the end of 2027, but to enable the establishment of a net zero target, all of the Council’s Scope 3 (indirect) emissions must be calculated.