The Transition Director has submitted a report to report back on the outcomes of the Zero Carbon Oxford Summit, recommend formal adoption of the Zero Carbon Oxford Charter signed by major Oxford partners and employers, and to set out the next steps on Oxford’s sprint to become a Zero Carbon City by 2040 or sooner.

Recommendations: That Cabinet resolves to:

1.    Note the outcomes of the Zero Carbon Summit held in February 2021;

2.    Formally adopt the Zero Carbon Oxford Charter, including the target date for Oxford to become a Zero Carbon city by 2040; and

3.    Note the next steps to be taken to set out Oxford’s sprint to become a Zero Carbon City by 2040 or sooner.

The Transition Director had submitted a report to report back to Cabinet  on the outcomes of the Zero Carbon Oxford Summit, recommend formal adoption of the Zero Carbon Oxford Charter signed by major Oxford partners and employers, and to set out the next steps on Oxford’s sprint to become a Zero Carbon City by 2040 or sooner.

Councillor Tom Hayes, Cabinet Member for Green Transport and Zero Carbon Oxford, introduced the report.  The Summit illustrated the key role which could be played by the Council, through its relationships and the ability to bring together key players, partners and employers in its ambition to become a Zero Carbon city by 2040.

The Chair said she was pleased the have Chaired the summit which had been a very positive event, illustrating the shared wish by all those involved to contribute to this important matter.

Councillor Hollingsworth left the meeting  at the end of this item

Cabinet resolved to:

1.    Note the outcomes of the Zero Carbon Summit held in February 2021;

2.    Formally adopt the Zero Carbon Oxford Charter, including the target date for Oxford to become a Zero Carbon city by 2040; and

3.    Note the next steps to be taken to set out Oxford’s sprint to become a Zero Carbon City by 2040 or sooner.