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:

Inability to plan for net zero due to uncertainty of assets disposal
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 and optimisation of PSDS
Regular discussions with other local public organisations to evaluate joint funding bids
Development of a comprehensive business case presented
Engagement with Procurement
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 battery storage in place, directly connected to EV charging infrastructure to support full electrification of fleet
Electric RCV's purchased, electric vans and pool car in operation
Report commissioned to support whole fleet electrification and equipment across all services
City Heat Network feasibility study being conducted
Alternative fuel for fleet vehicles being investigated
External funding streams sought from PSDS, Sport England, MEND and internal invest to save opportunity
Investment grade decarbonisation audits to be carried out on a priority basis, to target available grants to establish work needed and cost

Continue to monitor and seek funding opportunities and establish business case for viable projects
Regular discussions with DCC & LEP to secure funding for Exeter region
Detailed decarbonisation plans needed to deliver more aggressive measures for decarbonisation in high consumption buildings
Greater asset management capacity needed to deliver energy efficiency for property maintenance
Continue to investigate leasing options and availability of alternative fuels, in addition to electric fleet and equipment across all services

Funding required is limited by scope of grants, and current financial instability including cost of borrowing.