Biodiversity climate action scorecard

Our climate action scorecards assess climate action across seven sections. 

1 - Biodiversity

  • Does the council use peat-free compost or soil in all landscaping and horticulture?
  • Has the council banned the use of pesticides on all council owned and managed land?
  • Has the council stated they are mowing their green spaces less for wildlife?
  • Does the council have a target to increase tree cover and is a tree management plan agreed as they grow?
  • Have the council's parks been awarded Green Flag status?
  • Does the council employ a planning ecologist to scrutinise planning reports for improvements to biodiversity in new developments, such as biodiversity net gain?
  • Does the council require a higher biodiversity net gain commitment from new developments?
  • Has the council introduced a Green Space Factor to increase habitat in new developments?

 

  1. Biodiversity
  2. Buildings and heating
  3. Collaboration and engagement
  4. Governance and finance
  5. Planning and land use
  6. Transport
  7. Waste reduction and food