In November 2021, we agreed our Net Zero Action Plan (NZAP). This sets out the
actions we can take to help Solihull reach our ambition to be a net zero borough by 2041.
This is the first Annual Report of progress made against at Action Plan. Overall, we
are making good progress, with two thirds of actions underway, including all the
“immediate” actions and 61% of “short” term actions.
We are proud that the Council’s response to the climate emergency was ranked 2nd
of all single tier local authorities in the UK by Climate Emergency UK.
The Council’s focus over the coming months will be on the actions that can have the
biggest impact on greenhouse gas emissions or are deliverable now. This will include
a continued focus on actions that make a direct contribution to decarbonisation,
such as, sustainable travel solutions, retrofit, natural environment and energy
actions. We are also introducing strategies, frameworks and plans that will underpin
delivery. We will continue to focus on reducing the Council’s own impact, including
within our supply chain, and we want to develop a clearer approach to the funding
and financing of net zero.
Ken Hawkins 