Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 12, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 8.1 The Strategic Commissioning Manager for Strategy and Involvement introduced the report which provided an update to Committee on the progress of the delivery Adult Health and Social Care Climate Statement.   8.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Adult Health and Social Care Policy Committee:- a.    Note the progress made towards the Climate Statement. b.    Reaffirm our commitment to tackling climate change. c.     Note the actions (that have not yet been completed) that will reduce the impact of climate change in Adult Care and Wellbeing services. d.    Requests an update in 12 months time 8.3 Reasons for Decision 8.3.1 It is important that the response to the Annual Climate Progress Report is open and transparent in setting out the challenges which the local authority faces in making progress and clarifies future expectations on the part we all have to play in addressing climate change. 8.3.2 Reporting on the delivery of progress towards the Climate Statement gives the public assurance that the council is delivering on its commitment to towards climate change and net zero. 8.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected 8.4.1 Not delivering towards the Committee Climate Statement – This would not deliver the changes needed to reduce emissions, and address the risks arising from climate change, and would have an increasing negative impact on vulnerable residents, as well as organisations and staff across the health and care sector.