What it is
Renfrewshire’s Plan for Net Zero, RenZero, was published in 2022 and is being delivered by Renfrewshire Council’s Sustainability Team, in collaboration with other services and partners.
Net zero means the amount of greenhouse gases we release into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount we remove (for example, through planting trees or using carbon capture technology).
The plan has 5 key priority areas
The priority areas are:
- Clean Energy - we will minimise energy demand, maximise energy efficiency and transform our energy systems to deliver clean, affordable energy for all.
- Sustainable Transport - we will maximise sustainable transport opportunities to deliver an inclusive, affordable transport system that provides choice for all.
- Circular Economy - we will make Renfrewshire a zero-waste society with a circular economy: minimising waste and maximising reuse, recycling and recovery of resources rather than treating them as waste.
- Resilient Place - we will optimise biodiversity and nature locally to enhance our natural environment and maximise green economic opportunities while planning and preparing for impacts of climate change.
- Connected Communities - we will empower our communities by ensuring an inclusive and just transition to net zero with social justice and health and wellbeing at its core for current and future generations.