Argyll and Bute Council reduced its carbon emissions by an additional 6% in 2022/23.

The latest figures presented to members of the council’s Policy and Resources Committee also show the council has achieved an overall 32.8% reduction in emissions since it started reporting in 2015/16.

Measures contributing to this decrease include continued decarbonisation of heat in buildings, installation of renewable technology and energy efficiency measures, and the council’s fleet transitioning to electric and hybrid low-emission vehicles.


Welcoming the latest figures, the council's Policy Lead for Climate Change, Renewables, and Net Zero, Councillor Luna Martin, said: "We’re committed to lowering our carbon footprint in Argyll and Bute and these figures are very encouraging. We are continuing to take action to create a climate-friendly Argyll and Bute, to develop sustainable ways of working and living, and to become a net zero carbon emissions organisation by 2045.

"The council's largest source of carbon emissions comes from transporting and processing municipal waste to landfill, which accounts for almost half of total emissions. This is something that we can all work on improving. Climate change poses a very real threat to our planet and we all need to commit to change the way we do things if we are to make a difference."