Climate Emergency UK assessed all UK councils on the actions they’ve taken towards net zero. The Scorecard assessment consists of 93 questions across 7 different sections, created in consultation with over 90 different organisations and individuals. Each council was marked against these criteria and given a right to reply before the scores underwent a final audit. This work was completed between July 2024 and March 2025. Unless otherwise stated, council climate action from 1st January 2020 up until 31st October 2024 was assessed.
The question weighting determines the importance of that question to the overall section score. To ensure appropriate weighting to each question, each raw score for a question has been translated into a score out of one, two or three, depending on whether the question is weighted low (one), medium (two) or high (three). The questions that are weighted high are those we consider to have the biggest impact on emission reductions and a sustained long-term impact.
The overall section score for a council is given in the table below. The final score is created from adding up the overall section scores and applying the section weighting. For example, receiving a 50% score in Collaboration & Engagement equals 5% of a council’s overall score. This is because Collaboration & Engagement is worth 10% of a council’s overall score.
Councils have been scored across seven sections, each covering the important actions that councils can be taking towards net zero. The marks within these sections add up to make up the council’s overall score. Here you can see where a council performs well and not so well in each section — and compare it to other councils at this granular level.
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West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority
Councils with full marks per question
2025
2023
Versus 2023
Difference
2025 results
Questions: West Midlands Combined Authority
Buildings & Heating & Green Skills (CA)
2025
71%
2023
79%
Difference
▼ -8
71%
79%
▼ -8
1.1
Is the combined authority's operations powered by renewable energy?
Is the combined authority's operations powered by renewable energy?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the council has a green tariff that is 100% renewable or if the council creates its own energy equivalent to 20% or more of its energy consumption through energy from waste.
Second tier criteria met if the council has a green tariff with Green Energy UK plc, Good Energy Limited or Ecotricity, or if the council creates its own renewable energy equivalent to 20% of its energy consumption. This could be through on-site energy generation, or if the council has built or bought a solar/wind farm elsewhere.
0/2
0/2
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22%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
1.2
Has the combined authority supported local community renewable energy creation?
Has the combined authority supported local community renewable energy creation?
Criteria met if there is public information about the combined authority working with a local community energy generation infrastructure project, such as wind, solar or hydro. Evidence of this could include: Being formally listed as a partner on the community energy projects' website Evidence on the combined authority's website of them providing funding, land or other support to the community energy project.
0/1
0/1
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44%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
1.3
Is the combined authority part of a partnership to support retrofit in the area?
Is the combined authority part of a partnership to support retrofit in the area?
Criteria met if the combined authority convenes or is a member of a local retrofit partnership, that focuses on knowledge sharing or skills. Evidence of this partnership is needed. At least two of the following must be visible: 1. A named partnership with a public membership list 2. A terms of reference or aims of the group 3. Evidence of previous meetings, via notes, agendas, videos or in news stories
1/1
1/1
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89%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
1.4
Has the combined authority produced research or a strategy understanding the scale, need and opportunity of retrofitting in its area?
Has the combined authority successfully raised funds for decarbonising homes and buildings through national government grants?
Criteria met if a combined authority has successfully bid on a government grant since 1st January 2020. The money doesn't have to be spent or the project completed in order to meet the criteria.
1/1
1/1
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100%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
1.6
Does the combined authority have a detailed plan or strategy to create the green skills needed to mitigate and adapt to the climate emergency?
Is the combined authority part of a programme to support green jobs creation in the area?
This must be above and beyond providing green skills training in their adult education budget.
If the combined authority has run a Green Skills Bootcamp or equivalent programmes this is valid for a point. The programme must guarantee interviews with potential employers after completing training to be valid for a point.
The programme can be done in partnership with any organisation beyond the combined authority. It could include other councils, community groups, education providers, local businesses, key employers in the area or others.
1/1
1/1
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100%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
1.8
Does the combined authority run an employment or careers programme or project to encourage and promote green jobs?
Does the combined authority run an employment or careers programme or project to encourage and promote green jobs?
Point awarded if the combined authority provides a supplementary employment or careers programme to encourage and promote green jobs. Activities can include, but not limited to: stand alone websites, funding, or events promoting green careers at schools and colleges .
0/1
1/1
▼ -1
67%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
1.9a
Has the combined authority funded a significant number of adult education skills courses or training advertised as skills for Green Jobs?
Has the combined authority funded a significant number of adult education skills courses or training advertised as skills for Green Jobs?
Criteria met if the combined authority has provided more than 30 green skills adult education courses in the last three academic years.
This is the total number of adult education courses that the combined authority advertises as Green Skills or Green Jobs that they have funded, in part of partial. If the combined authority classifies them as a green job/skill, then they will be counted.
This includes courses related to the building of or maintaining of residential homes or commercial buildings as well as other Green Skills, such as in relation to Electric Vehicles, Digital Skills, Education, Biodiversity and Conservation management and others.
Any accredited course is valid for a point. There is no minimum length of the course required to be valid for the point. Courses that are part of a Skills Bootcamp are valid. This question is not limited to Skills Bootcamps courses only, other courses are valid.
1/1
1/1
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67%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
1.9b
Has the combined authority had a significant number of people completing adult education courses or training in the last three academic years that they funded and advertised as skills for Green jobs?
Has the combined authority had a significant number of people completing adult education courses or training in the last three academic years that they funded and advertised as skills for Green jobs?
This question is asking how many people have been trained on the courses funded and advertised by the combined authority as Green skills/jobs in the last three academic years.
Criteria met if the combined authority has trained more than 1,000 people in green skills through adult education courses in the last academic year.
This includes courses related to retrofitting, the building of or maintaining of residential homes or commercial buildings as well as other Green Skills, such as in relation to Electric Vehicles, Digital Skills, Education, Biodiversity and Conservation management and others.
Any accredited course is valid for a point. There is no minimum length of the course required to be valid for the point. Courses that are part of a Skills Bootcamp are valid. This question is not limited to Skills Bootcamps courses only, other courses are valid.
1/1
1/1
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78%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
Transport (CA)
2025
70%
2023
71%
Difference
▼ -1
70%
71%
▼ -1
2.1a
Does the combined authority's Transport Plan include the combined authority's net-zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Does the combined authority's Transport Plan include the combined authority's net-zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Criteria met if the Transport Plan is in date and the combined authority's area-wide net zero target is included within the transport strategy.
One of the key priorities in the Transport Plan must be to tackle the climate emergency or reduce emissions.
1/1
1/1
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78%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
2.1b
Does the combined authority's Transport Plan include expanding or building a high carbon transport project?
Does the combined authority's Transport Plan include expanding or building a high carbon transport project?
-5% of the total section score deducted if the combined authority details the expansion or building of new roads in the Transport Strategy.
Penalty mark of -15% of the total section score deducted if the combined authority details the expansion or building of new airports in the Transport Strategy.
A total penalty mark of -20% of the total section will be applied if the combined authority has detailed the expansion of building of new roads and airports.
0/0
0/0
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33%
Combined Authorities got no penalty marks for this question.
2.2
Has the combined authority set up or supported a shared transport scheme that can be used in their area?
Has the combined authority set up or supported a shared transport scheme that can be used in their area?
Criteria met for each type of scheme where a member of the public can hire a vehicle (e.g. car/scooter/bike/mobility device) within the combined authorities area.
The following schemes will be awarded points: - Car share scheme of any size in the area. Including: - Community car clubs. - Car clubs provided by private companies - Hiring of combined authority vehicles when not in use - Bike share scheme - E-bike or cargo bike share scheme - E-scooter scheme - Mobility Devices - Wheels 2 Work scheme
Trial schemes that are active at the time of marking will be accepted.
5/6
5/6
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0%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
2.3
Has the combined authority supported the expansion of the train network?
Has the combined authority supported the expansion of the train network?
Points awarded if the combined authority has published a rail strategy, which includes the opening of new or the reopening of any stations or train lines.
Points awarded if the combined authority has invested in new zero emission train stock.
Points awarded if the combined authority has provided funding for extensive retrofit or opening of new or reopening of any stations and/or train lines.
2/3
2/3
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22%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
2.4a
Does the combined authority's bus service improvement plan include a target for the bus fleet to be zero emission?
Has the combined authority introduced integrated ticketing for public transport?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the combined authority has implemented, or has a firm timetable with a published date to implement, integrated ticketing for buses within the combined authority area.
Second tier criteria met if the combined authority has implemented, or has a firm timetable with a published date to implement, integrated ticketing across all public transport including buses, rail, trams and shared active travel schemes - where they have these modes of transport - within the combined authority area.
1/2
1/2
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11%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
2.6a
Does the combined authority have a Clean Air Zone or Low-Emission Zone within its area?
Does the combined authority have a Clean Air Zone or Low-Emission Zone within its area that requires charges for private vehicles?
Criteria met if a combined authority has implemented a Clean Air Zone or Low Emission Zone that is currently in operation and it charges for private vehicles.
For this question the Clean Air Zone or Low Emission Zone does have to require charges for private vehicles.
1/1
1/1
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33%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
2.7
Has the combined authority provided support for active travel schemes?
Has the combined authority supported the expansion of a public network of electric vehicle chargers?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the combined authority has over 60 public chargers per 100,000 residents.
Second tier criteria met if the combined authority has over 434 chargers per 100,000 residents.
1/2
1/2
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0%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
Planning & Biodiversity (CA)
2025
63%
2023
53%
Difference
▲ 10
63%
53%
▲ 10
3.1
Does the combined authority's Spatial Planning Strategy include the combined authority's net-zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Does the combined authority's Spatial Planning Strategy include the combined authority's net-zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Criteria met if the Spatial Planning Strategy is in date and the net-zero target is included within the Spatial Planning strategy, although any date for the net-zero target would be sufficient.
One of the key priorities in the Spatial Planning Strategy must be to tackle the climate emergency or reduce emissions. The priority to take climate action must be a stand alone priority, listed as one of the councils core priorities or equivalent. If the core priority is a more general 'Sustainability', 'Environment' or 'Greener City/Area' and climate action is a priority within this core priority this would get the point.
0/1
0/1
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33%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
3.2
Does the combined authority identify suitable areas for new solar energy, wind developments and district heat networks?
Has the combined authority mapped the areas of opportunity for biodiversity?
Criteria met if the combined authority has a map across its whole region detailing the opportunity areas for biodiversity opportunities. This could include mapping done as part of creating the local nature recovering strategy.
0/1
0/1
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56%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
3.4
Does the combined authority have a natural capital investment plan?
Does the combined authority provide funding for community action on biodiversity, for example through an environment fund or biodiversity action fund?
Point awarded if the combined authority has established a community biodiversity action fund or similar, provided the following criteria are met: - The fund is at least £500,000 or higher. Where the overall amount of funding isn't clear, it will be assumed that funds awarding individual grants over £10,000 or up to £100,000 will meet this criteria. - The fund is accessible to community groups, including where relevant parish councils
This is a ring-fenced fund that a combined authority has created to spend on biodiversity action locally for other organisations and volunteer groups.
The criteria must clearly be about biodiversity action projects and those who apply must complete some sort of application to define their planned biodiversity activities.
1/1
1/1
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67%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
Governance & Finance (CA)
2025
30%
2023
31%
Difference
▼ -1
30%
31%
▼ -1
4.1a
Does the combined authority corporate plan include a net zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Does the combined authority corporate plan include a net zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Criteria met if climate action (alternatively called sustainability or environment) is listed as one of the council's core priorities or equivalent. It must have its own heading or section and a net zero target date must be referenced.
The net zero target date must be an area-wide target, either the UK Government's national target, the devolved nation's target or the council's area-wide net zero target.
1/1
0/1
▲ 1
67%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.1b
Does the combined authority's medium term financial plan include the council's net zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Does the combined authority's medium term financial plan include the council's net zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Criteria met if climate action (alternatively called sustainability or environment) is listed as one of the council's core priorities or equivalent. It must have its own heading or section and a net zero target date must be referenced.
The net zero target date must be an area-wide target, either the UK Government's national target, the devolved nation's target or the council's area-wide net zero target.
0/1
0/1
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11%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.2
Does the combined authority's Local Industrial Strategy include a net-zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Does the combined authority's Local Industrial Strategy include a net-zero target and make tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Criteria met if climate action (alternatively called sustainability or environment) is listed as one of the combined authority's core priorities or equivalent. It must have its own heading or section and a net-zero target date must be referenced.
The net-zero target date must be an area-wide target, either the UK Government's national target, the devolved nation's target or the combined authority's area-wide net-zero target.
1/1
1/1
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33%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.3
Does the combined authority's Corporate Risk Register accurately identify the risks of climate change to the local area?
Does the combined authority's Corporate Risk Register accurately identify the risks of climate change to the local area?
Criteria met if the councils' Corporate or Strategic Risk Register references the impact of climate change to the local area.
There must be an explicit link between climate change and the increased risk of extreme weather events. The Risk Register must link to or reference mitigating actions (such as an adaptation strategy or other actions).
0/1
1/1
▼ -1
33%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.4a
Is the combined authority reporting on its own greenhouse gas emissions?
Is the combined authority reporting on its own greenhouse gas emissions?
Criteria met if the council is reporting its own emissions and fulfill all of the following: - The council states whether they are using the Environmental Reporting Guidelines from Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the GCoM Common Reporting Framework (CRF), the Greenhouse Gas Accounting Tool (from the LGA), the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for Cities (Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories) to develop their inventory. - The inventory must cover a continuous period of 12 months, either a calendar year or a financial year - There must be data from at least two different years between or including 2019 and 2023 - The council must be measuring their own scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
0/1
0/1
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0%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.4b
According to the combined authority's own reporting, have the council's own greenhouse gas emissions reduced since 2019?
According to the combined authority's own reporting, have the council's own greenhouse gas emissions reduced since 2019?
Four-tier criteria First tier criteria met if, using the councils' own reporting mechanisms, there has been a reduction of scope 1 and 2 emissions when comparing 2019 to 2022 (or financial years 2019/20 to 2022/23) data equal to or greater than 5% and lower than 10%.
Second tier criteria met if the emissions reduction has been greater than or equal to 10% and lower than 20%,
Third-tier criteria met if the reduction has been greater than or equal to 20% and lower than 40%.
Fourth-tier criteria met if the emission reduction has been greater than or equal to 40%.
We recognise that there is currently no standard way that all councils use to report on emissions. We will score councils' own calculations, despite the differences, as long as they fulfill the requirements in 3a.
0/4
0/3
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0%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.5
Has the combined authority's area wide carbon emissions decreased, according to UK Government data?
Has the combined authority's area wide carbon emissions decreased, according to UK Government data?
Four-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the council has had an emission reduction equal to or greater than 2% from 2019 to 2022.
Second tier criteria met if the emissions reduction has been greater than or equal to 5% and lower than 10%,
Third-tier criteria met if the reduction has been greater than or equal to 10% and lower than 20%.
Fourth-tier criteria met if the emission reduction has been greater than or equal to 20%.
3/4
1/3
▲ 2
0%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.6
Has the combined authority adopted a new governance or decision making process to put tackling the climate emergency at the heart of every council decision made?
Has the combined authority adopted a new governance or decision making process to put tackling the climate emergency at the heart of every council decision made?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if climate implications are listed or referenced for all council decisions at full council. Climate implications can be considered through Environmental Implications or an Integrated Impact Assessment if this includes a climate or environmental sub-heading or section.
Second tier criteria met if the council is using a detailed impact assessment tool to assess the climate implications of all council decisions.
2/2
2/2
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33%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.7a
Does the combined authority have a sustainable procurement policy that includes an area wide net zero target and makes tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Does the combined authority have a sustainable procurement policy that includes an area wide net zero target and makes tackling the climate emergency one of its main priorities?
Criteria met if the council has a stand alone environmental or sustainable procurement policy, or a complete section on Sustainable or Responsible Procurement, Climate Change or Action or something similar within their procurement policy that makes explicit reference to the council's Climate Action Plan and an area-wide net zero target date.
0/1
0/3
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22%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.7b
Does the combined authority's procurement policy require tenders to take action to reduce waste, carbon emissions or other environmental actions?
Does the combined authority's procurement policy require tenders to take action to reduce waste, carbon emissions or other environmental actions?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the council has a mandatory requirement for tenders to do any of the following: - Demonstrate how they will meet energy efficiency requirements or minimise energy consumption. - Demonstrate how they will minimise waste in their products and services. This could be through recycled, natural, biodegradable or renewable materials being used, through not using single use plastic or other non-recyclable materials or through ensuring products and services last for as long as possible.
Second tier criteria met if the council's procurement policy includes any of the following: - The council aims to source low or zero carbon energy wherever possible. - The council aims to phase out the use of fossil fuels from their council fleet. - The council references the waste hierarchy in its policy, for example by stating that it encourages the councils to consider if repeat procurement requests are always needed.
0/2
0/3
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11%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.8
Does the combined authority have a Cabinet member or Portfolio Holder that has climate change explicitly in their remit?
Does the combined authority have a Cabinet member or Portfolio Holder that has climate change explicitly in their remit?
Criteria met if the council has a role such as Chair of Environment Committee, Cabinet Member for Environment, Chair of Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Committee or any title with the words Climate Change, Climate Action, Climate Emergency, Environmental Sustainability, Environment or similar in it. This role can be merged with another role, such as Environment and Transport.
0/1
1/1
▼ -1
56%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.9
What percentage of the combined authority's overall staff work on implementing their Climate Action Plan or other climate change projects?
What percentage of the combined authority's overall staff work on implementing their Climate Action Plan or other climate change projects?
Three-tier criteria Criteria met if there are multiple staff members employed on 3 days a week or more to be working on the council's Climate Action Plan or other climate change projects equating to a given % of the overall council staff team.
First tier criteria met if more than or equal to 0.5% but less than 1% of council staff work on implementing a councils' Climate Action Plan or other climate change projects.
Second tier criteria met if more than or equal to 1% but less than 2% of council staff work on implementing a councils' Climate Action Plan or other climate change projects.
Third tier criteria met if more than or equal to 2% of council staff work on implementing a councils' Climate Action Plan or other climate change projects
3/3
2/2
▲ 1
78%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.10
Have all senior management received climate awareness training?
Does the combined authority have an environmental investment fund that small and medium-sized enterprises and/or the public sector can use?
Point awarded if the combined authority has established a community climate action fund by attracting external investment or similar, provided the following criteria are met: - The fund is at least £100k or higher - The financing of the fund has come from attracting external investment The fund is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises and/or the public sector - More general community or environment funds will be awarded if they specify that climate change projects will be supported.
To account for funding released in stages, the point will be awarded if the funding or support has been offered since 1st January 2022.
0/1
0/1
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44%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.12a
Has the combined authority passed a motion in support of divestment from all fossil fuels from the councils' pension funds?
Has the combined authority passed a motion in support of divestment from all fossil fuels from the councils' pension funds?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the council has passed a motion supporting the commitment to divest the council's own assets or investments.
Second tier criteria met if the council has passed a motion supporting the divestment of the council's pension investments, which is an indicative vote in favour of divesting the corresponding pension fund.
0/2
0/2
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0%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
4.12b
Has the combined authority's pensions fund committed to divesting from all fossil fuels?
Has the combined authority's pensions fund committed to divesting from all fossil fuels?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the pension fund has committed to partially divesting. For example, it has committed to divesting only from coal, tar sands or oil.
Second tier criteria met if the pension fund has committed to divest from all fossil fuels.
0/2
0/2
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0%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
Collaboration & Engagement (CA)
2025
58%
2023
78%
Difference
▼ -20
58%
78%
▼ -20
5.1a
Has the combined authority published a climate action plan with SMART targets?
Has the combined authority published a climate action plan with SMART targets?
Criteria met if the combined authority has published a climate action plan that covers the area and includes references to SMART targets since September 2015.
1/1
1/1
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100%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.1b
Has the combined authority published an up to date and easy-to-read annual report on their Climate Action Plan?
Has the combined authority published an up to date and easy-to-read annual report on their Climate Action Plan?
Points awarded for each of the following criteria: - The combined authority has published an annual report since 1st January 2023 - The annual report is easy-to-read - The annual report includes reporting on progress towards the council's Climate Action Plan SMART targets.
0/3
3/3
▼ -3
22%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.2
Has the combined authority commissioned, written and published a study of available decarbonisation pathways for their area?
Has the combined authority commissioned, written and published a study of available decarbonisation pathways for their area?
Criteria met if the combined authority has commissioned, written and published a study of different decarbonisation pathways and scenarios to reach net zero carbon across the region by the local area-wide target.
1/1
1/1
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56%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.3a
Has the combined authority lobbied the government for more funding, powers and climate resources?
Has the combined authority lobbied the government for more funding, powers and climate resources?
Criteria met if the combined authority has sent a letter or had a meeting with national or devolved governments calling for the government to take further action, or asking for councils and combined authorities to receive more funding, powers and climate resources to take climate action since 1st January 2023.
1/1
1/1
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56%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.3b
Has the combined authority or its mayor publicly called for more climate action from the Government or other organisations?
Has the combined authority or its mayor publicly called for more climate action from the Government or other organisations?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met for signing or supporting at least 2 open letters or public statements, including those led by other combined authorities or organisations since 1st January 2023.
Second tier criteria met if the combined authority or its mayor has led at least one open letter or public statement since 1st January 2023.
0/2
2/2
▼ -2
56%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.4
Is the combined authority working with external partners or other councils to lobby national government for climate action, or to learn about and share best practice council climate action?
Is the combined authority working with external partners or other councils to lobby national government for climate action, or to learn about and share best practice council climate action?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the council is a member of any one of the following organisations or has contributed to one case study of the following organisations.
Second tier criteria met if the council: - is a member of 3 or more of the following organisations - has contributed to case studies with 3 of more of the following organisations. - any combination of the above.
Membership organisations: - UK100 (Including the Countryside Climate Network) - ADEPT - Blueprint Coalition - ICLEI - Carbon Neutral Cities - UK Green Building Council - Sustainable Scotland Network - Carbon Disclosure Project (including submitting to the CDP since 2019)
Case studies: - Friends of the Earth & Ashden case studies - LGA (Local Government Association) climate change case studies - UK100 case studies - WRAP case studies
2/2
2/2
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78%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.5a
Does the combined authority have an on-going way for residents to influence the implementation of the combined authority's Climate Action Plan?
Does the combined authority have an on-going way for residents to influence the implementation of the combined authority's Climate Action Plan?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the council has established a way for residents to influence the implementation of the council's climate action. This may be through: - a community engagement group - introducing community, resident or activist representation on a council climate change committee/group - convening or using a local climate action network to improve the implementation of their climate action plan - broader forms of community engagement work such as a series of workshops across the area for different groups of residents.
Second tier criteria met if there is an overarching framework such as a dedicated climate public engagement plan to inform this work.
2/2
2/2
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11%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.5b
Does the combined authority's ongoing engagement with residents include those most affected by climate change and the transition?
Does the combined authority's ongoing engagement with residents include those most affected by climate change and the transition?
Two-tier criteria First tier criteria met if the combined authority's ongoing engagement (under 5a) specifically aims to engage those most affected by climate change and climate action policies.
Second tier criteria met if the combined authority's climate action plan has undergone an equalities impact assessment to identify who is most affected by climate change and climate action policies.
1/2
1/2
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11%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.6
Has the combined authority supported a research project into climate action in their region?
Has the combined authority supported a research project into climate action in their region?
Criteria met if the combined authority has funded or commissioned area-wide research to increase understanding of the local challenge and support constituent councils.
1/1
1/1
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100%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.7
Has the combined authority created a climate change commission or similar?
Has the combined authority created a climate change commission or similar?
Criteria met if the combined authority has created a climate commission or other similar body, to bring together experts and stakeholders, provide independent advice and guide climate policy in the area.
0/1
0/1
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56%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.8
Is the combined authority working in partnership with local businesses to encourage decarbonisation?
Is the combined authority working in partnership with local businesses to encourage decarbonisation?
Criteria met if the combined authority has 3 or more schemes to provide free support or free tailored advice to businesses in the local area to decarbonise, including through collaborative measures with local businesses, other local authorities, or via the Local Enterprise Partnership.
One single overarching scheme with three different approaches to support local businesses will also be awarded the point.
1/1
1/1
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89%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.
5.10
Does the local authority have an ongoing way for employee representative bodies (including recognised trade unions) to influence the development and delivery of the council’s Climate Action Plan?
Does the local authority have an ongoing way for employee representative bodies (including recognised trade unions) to influence the development and delivery of the council’s Climate Action Plan?
We will be publishing the criteria for this question shortly.
0/1
NA
NA
22%
Combined Authorities got full marks for this question.