Net Zero & Sustainability

This page provides support in embedding Net Zero objectives and implementation into the Town Deal projects. It includes guidance on work to support Net Zero, climate change, resilience, and sustainability.

Note: At the beginning of the Towns Fund programme, DLUHC was known as the Ministry for Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). Some historic resources may still contain the MHCLG branding.

Resources

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How do we leverage Towns’ procurement process to support their net zero aims?
How do we leverage Towns’ procurement process to support their net zero aims?
Integrating net zero into a Local Authority capital projects lifecycle
Integrating net zero into a Local Authority capital projects lifecycle
Renewable Powered Towns
Renewable Powered Towns
Net Zero Implementation Pathways: Cycling Infrastructure
Net Zero Implementation Pathways: Cycling Infrastructure
Net Zero Implementation Pathways: Refurbishment
Net Zero Implementation Pathways: Refurbishment
Net Zero Implementation Pathways: New Developments
Net Zero Implementation Pathways: New Developments
CCS: Procurement in Environment and Sustainability - webinar
CCS: Procurement in Environment and Sustainability - webinar
National Strategic Brief: Climate Change
National Strategic Brief: Climate Change
Taking Account of Net Zero in your TIP
Taking Account of Net Zero in your TIP
Sustainable Energy Brochure
Sustainable Energy Brochure
Biodiversity Net Gain Webinar
Biodiversity Net Gain Webinar
You’ve declared a Climate Emergency…Next steps: Transport
You’ve declared a Climate Emergency…Next steps: Transport
You’ve declared a Climate Emergency...what next?
You’ve declared a Climate Emergency...what next?
Cycling for Everyone
Cycling for Everyone
How Walking and Cycling Can Improve Towns
How Walking and Cycling Can Improve Towns

Blogs

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Net Zero Programme: Retrofit of Heritage Buildings
Net Zero Programme: Retrofit of Heritage Buildings
Net Zero Programme: Preparing for the 2030 Electric Vehicle transition requirements
Net Zero Programme: Preparing for the 2030 Electric Vehicle transition requirements
Embedding circular economy in Towns
Embedding circular economy in Towns
What does Levelling Up mean for Net Zero?
What does Levelling Up mean for Net Zero?
Accelerating net zero building retrofit
Accelerating net zero building retrofit
Nature and Greening: An integrated approach to Carbon Sequestration, Climate Resilience and Biodiversity
Nature and Greening: An integrated approach to Carbon Sequestration, Climate Resilience and Biodiversity
Working Towards Future Net Zero Buildings
Working Towards Future Net Zero Buildings
Deconstructing Net Zero – Terri Wills interview
Deconstructing Net Zero – Terri Wills interview
How can your projects respond to the climate crisis?
How can your projects respond to the climate crisis?
How can your town respond to the IPCC report?
How can your town respond to the IPCC report?
The Big Picture - sustainable masterplanning as a solution
The Big Picture - sustainable masterplanning as a solution
Towns as resource hubs
Towns as resource hubs
Repurposing town centres to sustainabe uses
Repurposing town centres to sustainabe uses
Making the case for repurposing our town centres
Making the case for repurposing our town centres
Boost your TIP: Climate Change
Boost your TIP: Climate Change
Promoting economic recovery and addressing the Climate Emergency through your TIP
Promoting economic recovery and addressing the Climate Emergency through your TIP