Decision Maker: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 6, 2024

Purpose: Update on progress in the development of the new Richmond Climate and Nature Strategy 2025-2030, including engagement process and emerging issues and priorities.

Content: RESOLVED that the committee:   1.  Note the progress made in the engagement work to develop a new climate strategy for Richmond upon Thames. 2.  Approve the recommendation that London Borough of Richmond upon Thames enters into a 2-year partnership arrangement with MakeMyHouseGreen to offer a solar purchasing scheme for Richmond residents as set out at paragraph 5.9 of the report, subject to compliance with the council’s obligations to ensure that our supply chains are free from modern slavery and subject to positive comment from the Director of Financial Services in respect of wider related sustainability policies within the procurement strategy.