Item 12 - CPWD Climate Action Hub Plan Update - Aug 2026
West Dunbartonshire Council · 20 August 2026
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Official Report by Amanda Kean, Climate Change & Energy Coordinator CPWD Management Board: 20 August 2026 _________________________________________________________ Subject: West Dunbartonshire Council Climate Change Action Plan - Update 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide CPWD Board members with an update on recent progress of the Climate Change Action Plan and plans for future development and engagement. 2. Recommendations 2.1 The Board is asked to note the content of this report and future opportunities for partner engagement. 3. Background 3.1 West Dunbartonshire Council’s Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan were published in 2021 and focus on nine key themes, with an overarching aim of achieving net zero carbon emissions from Council activities by 2045 in response to the global climate crisis. 3.2 The Climate Change Action Plan Group includes representation across Council service areas and was established to aid the monitoring and delivery of the Action Plan. This brief update will focus on the actions from this year as well as next steps to update the Strategy and Action Plan. 4. Main Issues 4.1 The Climate Change Action Plan sets immediate and longer-term actions relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Actions across key themes include: Energy, Water and Assets Feasibility study of renewable energy production at development sites in West Dunbartonshire Update lighting and controls for heating systems in a number of public buildings Housing Continue the installation of smart heating controls in all homes ITEM 12
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Official Retrofit project to install external wall insultation, ventilation and glazing Pilot heat pump installation project, funded by Scottish Enterprise Waste and Circular Economy Monitor changes to general waste collection to encourage recycling and implement food waste caddy roll out Sustainable Travel Improve cycle and footpaths to support active travel routes Staff travel survey to gauge current habits changes required to facilitate or incentivise shifts to more sustainable options City Region-wide expansion of EV charging infrastructure Sustainable Procurement Promote sustainable procurement across the Council Develop and promote internal asset reuse and trading platform Biodiversity, Greenspace and Landscape Increase tree canopy coverage to meet Climate Change Forest target Audit of green and blue infrastructure across West Dunbartonshire Climate Impacts, Risk and Adaptation Conduct benchmarking against Adaptation Scotland Framework Schools and Education Build climate knowledge, leadership and participation across schools Reduce energy and water use across educational settings Deliver circular economy projects across schools to reduce waste Communities and Health Assist businesses to reduce energy and carbon emissions and provide grant support to install energy efficiency/renewable measures Support community groups to set up circular economy repair cafes Continue to promote green skills and jobs through informative tours of Queens Quay Energy Centre. 4.2 The Council's emissions for 2024/25 were reported in November 2025 showing significant progress; 33.8% reduction on the previous year, 44.7% reduction on 2012/13 baseline and 5.7% ahead of projected target. These are positive steps however to reach a target of 61% reduction by 30/31 the Council will need to reduce carbon emissions by a further 16.3% and investment is required to reduce gas, electricity and diesel consumption. 4.3 A ‘ClimateView’ dashboard is being developed for West Dunbartonshire, supported by Scottish Climate Intelligence Service (SCIS). This will be a
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Official public facing platform that shows the trajectory to net zero carbon emissions for the local authority area and actions to achieve this target. Council actions are currently being compiled, and we will be engaging with strategic partners to input their actions onto the ClimateView dashboard. 4.4 The Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan are under review, with internal and strategic partner engagement to commence in the coming months to inform updates. 5. Options Appraisal 5.1 N/A 6. People Implications 6.1 There are no people implications. 7. Financial and Procurement Implications 7.1 There are no financial implications. 8. Risk Analysis 8.1 The majority of significant carbon emissions reductions have now been realised by the Council. Consistent improvements and increased resources across service areas are not required to ensure the Council’s carbon emissions maintain a downward trajectory towards Net Zero. 9. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 9.1 Not required for this report. 10. Environmental Sustainability 10.1 Not required for this report. 11. Consultation 11.1 Not required for this report. 12. Strategic Assessment 12.1 Not required for this report.
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Official Person to Contact: Amanda Kean, amanda.kean@west-dunbarton.gov.uk, 07557 575905 Appendices: N/A Background Papers: West Dunbartonshire Council – Climate Change Action Plan Wards Affected: All