Net zero risk register

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2. Unable to reduce City Council Scope 1 direct emissions

Unable to reduce City Council Scope 1 direct emissions from owned sources (fuel consumption and company vehicles).

Service: Net Zero & Business

Date identified: 15 June 2022

Owner: Net Zero Project Manager

Target implementation date: 2030

Potential Causes:

Ability to plan for net zero when uncertainty of new assets and disposal of by 2030
Lack of financial resources to make changes within each service area
Lack of full funding and /or match funding where business case is not viable
Lack of asset condition data and investment audits
Funding packages do not fit with City Council corporate priorities or eligibility match
Lack of capacity in managing external funding bids and delivery of multiple projects
Covid impact and temperature effect (reduced heating due to warmer temperatures) show decline in emissions but mask lack of efficiency
Lack of investment in Leisure stock by previous operator
Lack of specialist vehicle replacement
Electrical replacement availability

Potential Impacts:

Backlog of projects and initiatives developed
Some innovative projects not able to progress with low feasibility or asset uncertainty
Net Zero projects stalled, due to lack of external/internal funding
City Council unable to achieve net zero by 2030

What has been done to control the risk?

Investigate potential sources of funding on a regular basis and optimisation of PSDS
Regular discussions with other local public organisations to evaluate joint funding bids
Development of a comprehensive business case presented
Regular discussions with Exeter City Futures in bidding for city wide funding
Engagement Procurement to
BMS upgrade and EMIS secured through PSDS funding to provide better data
A wide range of housing measures to reduce emissions from domestic housing stock is supported by better data and a range of effective measures around energy efficiency
Water Lane Solar Farm to include E-charging infrastructure to support full electrification of fleet
Electric RCV's purchased, electric vans and pool car in operation

Regular review and monitoring of funding options
Investment grade decarbonisation audits of every building needed to establish work needed and cost
Regular discussions with DCC & LEP to secure funding to the for Exeter
Seek external funding streams and internal invest to dsaev opportunity
Expert advice needed to provide more aggressive measures needed for heating and cooling decarbonisation in high use buildings
greater asset management capacity to include energy efficiency in all property maintenance
Investigate potential and availability of expansion fleet electrification and equipment across all services