Many of the critical actions needed to deliver Net Zero, particularly in buildings and transport, are local and place-based. Local authorities and their stakeholders are uniquely placed to facilitate and support delivery. The UK’s Net Zero Strategy highlighted that 82% of UK emissions are within the scope of local influence. The delivery challenge is complex, however, and a step change in mindset is needed, introducing new working practices and greater emphasis on collaboration and delivery of local plans with communities, businesses and infrastructure providers fully engaged. This event will explore how local authorities and other actors are using their influence to plan and deliver effective place-based local Net Zero action.
Webinar 1 - Navigating the Net Zero transition for cities and regions
Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Hear from the Carbon Trust and its partners about how different organisations are using their influence to enable place based, local action towards Net Zero.
Agenda
1. What is place-based Net Zero action?
2. What’s the value of place based Net Zero action?
3. What’s happening across the UK?
4. How do you build a strong foundation for place based Net Zero action?
5. Q&A
Webinar 2 - Navigating the Net Zero transition for cities and regions: Supply chain
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
In the second webinar of the series, experts will present information on key areas of public sector Scope 3 carbon emissions, focusing on supply chains and purchased good and services. The session will include case study information from a public body advancing supply chain decarbonisation. The event aims to provide information on Scope 3 carbon emission considerations for public bodies and equip attendees with knowledge for advancing decarbonisation of public sector supply chains.
Webinar 3 - Navigating the Net Zero transition for cities and regions: Heat networks
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
In the third webinar of the Carbon Trust event series experts will discuss challenges and opportunities for the heat network sector in the UK. Heat networks are a crucial part of the government’s strategy to reach Net Zero emissions cost effectively by supporting transitioning from traditional carbon-intense heating systems in urban areas to low-carbon alternatives at scale. To bolster market advancement, heat networks are steadily moving towards being treated as regulated utilities, like gas and electricity services. The Energy Act will steer a new regulatory framework, with Ofgem appointed to regulate the market. The primary objective is to ensure customers receive fair pricing and a reliable heat supply. The new regulatory landscape also aims to implement compulsory technical standards to ensure that new and established heat networks are operated efficiently. This event will explore the critical aspects of the upcoming regulations and the associated challenges and opportunities for the sector.
Webinar 4 - Navigating the Net Zero transition for cities and regions: Renewable energy
Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Increasing renewable energy deployment is crucial for cities and regions to reach net zero. In this webinar our experts will discuss how to develop and implement renewable energy projects at the local level and the challenges involved. We will cover the steps required, from identifying potential land parcels and conducting feasibility assessments, to project development and planning, through to project implementation. We will provide a case study of our methodology in guiding and supporting public sector clients through these processes.
This webinar is for public bodies who wish to develop renewable energy assets on their land and local authorities involved in renewable energy planning policy.
