Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan

Over the last couple of months, JBPL has met with national house builders such as; Taylor Wimpey, Denbury Homes and Bloor Homes to present on the ‘Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan’ (SCEP)

Our meetings were held in their offices, and it was a great opportunity to sit together and share about Suffolk’s SCEP and to discuss housing and sustainability.

What is the Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan (SCEP)?

The SCEP was created by the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership which is made up of Suffolk’s Public Sector Leaders (SPSL). The plan was first published in the Summer of 2021, and it sets out the goals and outcomes to be delivered to secure a sustainable future for Suffolk.

JBPL had the opportunity to have a meeting with David Walton, who is the Climate Emergency Programme Manager at Suffolk County Council. Our meeting with David was very useful and allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the Partnership’s ambitions for the future of Suffolk.

The Plan has been designed to be used by local businesses and residents and it is focused on the behavioural and habitual changes towards lower carbon emissions. The plan is made up of the following sections: Collaborative Action, Sustainable Homes, Low Carbon Transport, Industrial and Commercial Energy Use and Cleaner Power.

One of the initiatives launched by the Suffolk County Council (SCC) and the Environmental Agency is called the Carbon Charter. The Carbon Charter provides support and recognition to businesses making commitments to reduce their carbon emissions. JBPL worked closely with @Groundword East, who supported us in the journey to be awarded the Bronze Award by the Carbon Charter. To read more about our Carbon Charter journey, click here.

For more information on the Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan, you can find out more on the Green Suffolk website by clicking here.