Environment and Sustainability Panel Colchester City Council

Environment and Sustainability Panel - Terms of Reference (but not limited
to)

1. To acknowledge our “Climate Emergency” and translate aspirations into actions.
2. To explore methods of conservation of natural habitats and biodiversity, whether
through adapting existing practices and places or creating new ecologically diverse
environments with sustainable practices built in.
3. To engage, communicate and collaborate with strategic partners, external bodies,
Parish Councils and local communities, to encourage biodiversity enhancement and
sustainable practices through their work.
4. To encourage environmental stewardship focusing on carbon footprint reduction by
improving air quality, water quality, plastic and waste reduction and renewable energy
generation in both public and private spheres across the City.
5. To be a leading voice for environmental sustainability, promoting innovative
environmental practices, having influence across the City and beyond, including public
and private sector policy, at regional and national levels.
6. To promote, monitor and regularly report to Cabinet and Full Council upon progress and
implementation of the Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan and it's goal to be net
carbon neutral by 2030.