Our progress in tackling climate change

Find out about the climate action we have taken so far.

We are proud of the significant actions we have taken over the first 5 years of our Climate Change Strategy towards our goal of becoming a carbon neutral and climate resilient organisation by 2030. For example:

we have generated nearly 80,000 MWh of renewable energy from our solar farms and solar panels installed on the council’s buildings and enabled the installation of 2,500 solar systems in people’s homes through our Solar Together programme
detailed heat decarbonisation plans have been created for our 50 highest emitting sites and decarbonisation works have been completed at the first batch of 14 buildings
hundreds of electric vehicle chargepoints have been installed across the county through the West Sussex chargepoint network
our Bus Service Improvement Plan schemes are making it easier and more attractive for residents and visitors to travel around the county by bus
active travel improvements are enabling people to switch car journeys for walking, wheeling or cycling, cutting emissions and congestion while improving air quality and health
we are nearing the end of a 3-year project to convert traffic signals to low-energy LED technology, cutting energy consumption and associated carbon emissions
our “nature-friendly road verges” programme is enabling local communities to improve their environment and boost biodiversity

Our annual progress reports outline the wide range of climate action undertaken across the whole organisation.

Our progress in tackling climate change

Supporting documents

Linked strategies, policies and plans