Decision
Analysis
outcome: The council agreed to note the Carbon Footprint Projections, study progress to date, and consider options for incorporating carbon reduction measures into annual Service Plans.
summary: The decision involves implementing a Carbon Reduction Plan to 2030 based on a report.
topline: The Executive has decided to implement a Carbon Reduction Plan to 2030 based on a report.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential costs to the City Council and prioritization of emission reduction measures.
affected_stakeholders: ["City Council", "Net Zero team", "relevant Services"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://committees.exeter.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2575
Decision Maker: Executive
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Proposed Carbon Reduction Plan to 2030 based on the report
Content: Proposed Carbon Reduction Plan to 2030 based on the report Agreed: RESOLVED that (1) The Carbon Footprint Projections, study including associated challenges and cost to the City Council, are noted and this information will be reported to Strategic Scrutiny Committee in September 2025. (2) Members note progress to date and further carbon reduction potential under the assessment of Scope 1 and 2 carbon reduction scenarios available to achieve net zero. (3) A further report is considered by Executive, which identifies options for how Business as Usual (BAU) carbon reduction measures can be incorporated into annual Service Plans, to enable prioritisation of service led GHG emission reduction measures. (4) The Net Zero team works in collaboration with relevant Services to plan future funding bids to secure additional resources, prioritising social housing, buildings and transport services to support emission reductions. Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025