1. There were a number of alternative options associated with the resolutions. These included the following:

 Not to aspire to achieve carbon neutrality This is not recommended as the risk of not tackling climate change will have severe social, economic and environmental impacts. Additionally, achieving carbon neutrality will contribute to improvements in local air quality, enhancement of the natural environment and improved public health.

 Not to switch to renewable electricity and green gas supplies.

This is not recommended as switching to renewable energy supplies will significantly reduce the Council’s carbon emissions. The estimated impact of switching both gas and electricity will improve the council’s carbon reduction from 43% to approximately 63%.

 To adopt a different carbon reduction target.

This is not recommended as the aspiration to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 is based on the recommendations within the most recent special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

2. The actions proposed in this report will include exploration of other options to address the climate emergency as the process progresses.