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Andrea HillChief ExecutiveSuffolk County Council
March 2009
Transforming Suffolk Community Strategy
A prosperousand vibranteconomy
Learning andskills for the
future
Safe, healthyand inclusivecommunities
The greenestcounty
To be the county with the greatest reduction in carbon emissions.
By 2025, Suffolk aims to achieve a 60% reduction in carbondioxide emissions, relative to the 2004 baseline. ”
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From ambition to delivery creating the golden thread and unlocking partners’ enthusiasm
The national targets
Reduce carbon emissionsAdapt to climate changeReduce waste to landfill
A low-carbon county council
Our challenges
Protecting and enhancing our environment
Climate adaptation managing the change
Climate mitigation reducing the impact
Celebrating early wins and recognising champions Creating the greenest county awards lunch 2009
Case study oneOrbisEnergy a key plank in making Lowestoft the national centre for renewable energy
Case study twoActions speak louder than words. Alternative fuel, creating new economic markets and promoting biodiversity
First..
Then..
Finally..
Case study threeRecycling and social enterprise: a win-win solution
Case study fourProtecting and improving our landscape
Our first year
Our first year
A proud LeaderCouncil Leader Jeremy Pembroke promotes the campaign to the public
A high-profile launchJohn Gummer MP chaired the launch of the initiative in October 2007
Our planReduce CO2 emissions by 60% by 2025
Creating the Greenest County partner University Campus Suffolk achieved BREEAM excellent
Creating the Greenest County partner Adnams overall winner of the Carbon Trust Innovation awards
Don’t be a tosser Suffolk’s annual Spring clean up campaign
Suffolk - a low carbon tourist location
Tackling fuel povertyEnergy monitors (available to borrow from local libraries) monitor usage andhelp people reduce bills
Supporting groups to reduce landfill wasteIn 2008, we funded 10 groups with £180,000 to reduce and reuse waste
Winner of National Energy Efficiency AwardsBeaumont School
Children leading the eco-school initiative145 eco-schools and rising! Pupils decide what themes to look at and howthey’ll be environmental
Beacon status for recycling and compostingCurrently a top-quartile performer, with recycling and composting levelsnearly at 50%
Packasaurus Ex (2m high, 3m long)The last remaining dinosaur made from packaging, raising awarenessabout excess packaging
Investing £25m in transport in IpswichSustainable transport vision freight onto railways, improved cycling routes and reduced village traffic
Promoting the project to the peopleA dedicated Creating the Greenest County marquee at the Suffolk ShowThousands of visitors!
Green Suffolk Fund success - WenhastonSuffolk communities helped to become ‘greener’ for example, by refurbishinglocal facilities in a green way
Green Suffolk Fund success - SproughtonSuffolk communities helped to become ‘greener’ in this case, by insulating a 7th Century community hall
Creating the Greenest County WinnersAn excellent school travel plan
Creating the Greenest County WinnersBritish Telecom for their new travel plan
What next…?
To find out morewww.greensuffolk.org
Economic recovery a green business agenda
Making Change Happen
Remember…..
…Together we can change the world