
Zero Carbon Project Group

About our Zero Carbon Work
The partnership has signed up to a collective Zero Carbon Pledge.
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It has agreed to the following Priorities to reduce their C02 emissions between April 2019 and March 2020 and to influence or support its stakeholders to reduce their CO2 emissions
Priorities
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Perform measurement activities e.g.: Stock condition surveys/emissions baseline, asset replacement/maintenance status, extent of carbon literacy status, explore/renew IT systems to enable greater insight & inform decisions, conduct bill monitoring exercises
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Implement better governance mechanisms e.g. Internal policy setting, review existing policy, develop new build standard, establish working group/team/ambassador, better utilise IT systems, develop clear or specific approaches/plans for asset groups/estates
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Engage/Educate e.g. Carbon literacy delivery, awareness raising communication, join external carbon groups, review prior projects success/challenges, hold staff events
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Improve & establish investment plans – Get sign off on existing plans, review funds, perform capital spend review, understand funding for high rise flats, fund efficiency projects
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Continue delivery e.g. Pilot projects, waste reduction, staff travel incentives, fleet replacement/EV easing, building new builds to exceed regs, PV/Storage roll out, efficiency improvement in stock & offices, green space development
Who's Involved
Chair
Registered Providers
Manchester's Climate Change Agency
Anthesis Group
Manchester City Council's Climate Change Board
Chair
Matt Roberts, Strategic Director of Proporty and Development, Southway Housing Trust