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Douglas Council reports carbon footprint cut of almost a quarter since 2019

A report to councillors says the local authority has reduced its emissions by around 24 per cent since signing the government's Net Zero pledge.

Douglas · DoolishSun 11 Oct, 15:541 min read

By Manx Wire Newsroom

The small camera obscura building on Douglas Head above the sea, with wild flowers on the slope in front. — The Great Union Camera Obscura on Douglas Head. Photo: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0

Douglas Council, the local authority for the island’s capital, says it has reduced its carbon footprint by almost a quarter over the past seven years.

The figure comes from a report presented to members of the council’s executive committee by its Director of Environment and Regeneration, 3FM reported.

According to the report, the authority’s footprint has fallen by around 24 per cent since it signed up to the government’s Net Zero pledge in 2019.

The report set out the progress the council has made since making that commitment.

3FM did not report which areas of the council’s work accounted for the reduction.

The full council will meet at Douglas City Hall at 14:30 on Wednesday 14 October.

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