Integrating net zero into a Local Authority capital projects lifecycle

The scope of this resource covers net zero and climate change resilience, which must be achieved through natural, technological, material and process and behaviour change solutions. For this reason, the guide references interrelated priorities and principles such as biodiversity and circular economy to the extent they support net zero and climate resilience objectives. It’s important to note that Towns should address the climate and ecological emergency in parallel. This resource is intended as a starting point for Towns to continuously develop as a live resource based on their own priorities, contexts, and further lessons learnt as across the UK local authorities work to incorporate net zero into all projects.