Net Zero Carbon by 2030

We are committed to tackling climate change and acknowledge that we have a significant role to play in both further reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions and providing the leadership to encourage residents, businesses and other organisations to take action to cut their own carbon footprint.

In February 2019, we declared a climate emergency, and made a commitment to becoming a net zero carbon local authority by 2030. We have since been the first local authority in Wales to publish a net zero carbon action plan, which was endorsed by full Council in February 2020.

We are taking a pragmatic approach towards becoming a net carbon zero local authority by 2030, with our initial focus being on our measurable carbon footprint. This does not preclude other wider actions to address the climate emergency, which are being carried out across Council departments.

Refit:Cymru Project

The Re:Fit Cymru scheme is a framework which allows public sector bodies in Wales to make their buildings and assets more energy efficient.

Re:Fit Cymru

Council buildings

Non-domestic buildings are our biggest energy consumers and carbon emitters within our estate. Since 2016/17 we have reduced our carbon emissions in our council buildings by 37%.

Fleet vehicles

Our fleet incorporates emissions reduction technology including 7 electric pool cars, 3 electric refuse trucks and 3 hybrid vehicles, with ambitions to expand the number.

Street lighting

Since 2011 we have converted all our streetlights to LED, which has reduced our carbon emissions from streetlighting by 69%.

Business mileage

Although reducing our emissions from business travel is very challenging, we have successfully reduced emissions in this area by 41% since 2016.

Walk the Global Walk Climate Action Manifesto

We have been working with young people across Carmarthenshire to support them in creating a manifesto for Sustainable Development Goal 13 - Climate Action.

Climate Action Manifesto

Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions

Biodiversity and nature-based solutions are a fundamental part of action on climate change. Read more about our nature conservation work here.

Planning

Electric Vehicles

We have several EV charging points across the County. Please see our Electric car page for more information on electric vehicles.

Travel, Roads & Parking

Active Travel

If it’s not far, leave the car, and cycle or walk instead. It’s the healthier option for you and the environment. See our Active Travel page for more information.

Travel, Roads & Parking

Renewable Energy

Egni Sir Gâr Cyfyngedig community benefit energy society funds food banks in Carmarthenshire from its solar portfolio in 2020

Regen Transforming Energy

Downloads

Net Carbon Zero Action Plan (1MB, pdf)

Progress Report March 2021 (311KB, pdf)

Re:Fit Cymru Project

Welsh Government is supporting public sector bodies in Wales to make their buildings and assets more energy efficient.

Low Carbon Heat Grant

The aim of the grant is to help facilitate the transition away from burning fossil fuels for heating and hot water.

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