Carbon neutral net zero by 2025

The background

In March 2020, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Gloucestershire Constabulary made a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2035.

This approach encompasses our Carbon Management Plan, our ISO 14001 certification and our Transport Services approach.

The solution

In order to reduce our carbon footprint from 4,067 tonnes of CO2 in 2021 to zero by 2035 we are planning to:

• Ensure all polices, business cases and actions align with the carbon neutral approach
• Procure 100% renewable electricity at all sites
• Develop the business case for solar power at suitable sites
• Develop the business case to decarbonise our heating
• Roll out a zero emission fleet
• Carbon offset
• Enter Power Purchase agreements

In addition to the benefits that achieving carbon neutrality will have on climate change, a well-managed programme will offer other organisational benefits.

Lessons learned

We will:

• Contribute to improved air quality and the health and wellbeing of everyone in our county.
• Lead by as the fifth largest employer, we are promoting our credentials to become an employer of choice.
• Ensure every employee understands and actively supports our strategic aim.
• Make sure that all projects and business cases include an assessment of the impact on our carbon footprint.