Three-quarters of councils (and eight combined authorities) have declared a climate emergency, according to Climate Emergency UK, and all local authorities have climate emergency strategies. In practical terms, that means eliminating carbon emissions by 2030 – on average, a 13% reduction each year, starting now. Councils have moved mountains while operating under emergency conditions for over a year – can this innovative mindset be applied to climate action? Are councils fully equipped and supported to deliver such significant change so quickly? And if a typical council is responsible for perhaps 3% of their borough’s emissions, what capacity is there to encourage residents and businesses to play their part in addressing the climate emergency?

The built environment contributes about 40% of greenhouse gases, so the industry has a crucial role to play in helping councils achieve net zero buildings and infrastructure. Some of the most forward-thinking councils shared their experiences of their journey so far.
 
This webinar explored:
- How our key partners can support you in taking practical steps to deliver your climate action plan
- Which competencies and skills you will need to commission, invest in and manage the creation of net zero places
- How the emergency mindset can be applied to create essential cross-departmental approaches to becoming carbon neutral
- What funding streams are available to support you, and how to access them
- How to embed tackling the climate emergency into your recovery and growth programmes
- Why climate action needs to be “mission critical” to everything you do

Expert panel:
- Councillor Sally Longford, deputy leader, Nottingham City Council
- Councillor Georgia Gould, leader, Camden Council
- Chris Clarke, director of performance and improvement, SCAPE
- Isabel McAllister, director of responsible business, Mace
- Toby Fox, managing director, 3Fox (chair)