New city climate change commission to drive forward low carbon targets - The Coventry Observer

New city climate change commission to drive forward low carbon targets

Coventry Editorial 20th Nov, 2021   0

SENIOR leaders from organisations across Coventry met today to help shape and move forward actions to reduce the impact of climate change.

A new Coventry Climate Change Board will meet regularly to share policies, plans, good practice and work together collaboratively in an effort to keep the city on track for a zero carbon future.

The Board is chaired by Margot James, the former minister for culture, communications and creative industries and Executive Chair for the Warwickshire Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick.

Margot said: “I want to be involved in the Board because I believe organisations must collaborate if we are to reduce our carbon footprint.




“At WMG we are working with industry to develop solutions that will have a long-term impact on climate change, including electrification of transport from passenger cars to very light rail vehicles, and developing sustainable manufacturing processes.

“I want this Board to make a difference and cut through any blockages preventing action within and between the organisations we represent to develop collaborative solutions to sometimes complex issues.”


Coun Jim O’Boyle, cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change at the council, added: “As a local authority we are applying innovative approaches and technologies but no one organisation can work alone to address a low carbon future.

“I hope that as a Board and a combined group of organisations we can come together to identify new ways of working together.

“I’m sure that we will be able to deliver a range of cost-effective schemes to invest in a more sustainable future for the city.”

Senior representatives from businesses located in the city, public service providers and community organisations will work together on plans for the future of the city.

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