Our carbon neutral journey

We aim to be carbon neutral by 2030. As an organisation we believe that climate change and looking after the environment must be the ‘green thread’ running through our mission.

Fleet

All of our winter gritting fleet are using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) instead of diesel

Fleet and travel

Carbon storage

20 urban parks identified in Wellingborough suitable for a variety of living things for capturing and storing carbon

Carbon storage

Biodiversity

6,524 trees planted during 2022/23 across North Northamptonshire

Biodiversity

Behaviour

37 members and 64 staff completed a Carbon Literacy Course

Behaviour

Highways

35% of our power-driven hand tools are now electric

Highways

Last updated 07 June 2023