Organisational boundary and targets
Our organisation boundary is (as defined by BEIS) activities in which the organisation has financial and operational control. Therefore, the boundary covers everything that TMBC has the above control over. This follows guidance from the previous National Indicator 185:
“The indicator is to include all COâ‚‚ emissions from the delivery of local authority functions. In terms of the meaning of the word in legislation "function" covers both the duties and powers of an authority. It covers all an authority’s own operations and outsourced services” (DEFRA, 2008,p.3).
Geographical breakdown
All TMBC activities occur within the Tonbridge and Malling District, except for some staff and member business travel and commuting activities.
Base year
TMBCs base year is: 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2020.
Base year recalculation policy
This base year will be recalculated following any significant structural or methodological changes. If lack of data prevents the base year from being recalculated, then the following year will be recalculated instead.
As of September 2022, the base year has already been recalculated to include commuting emissions data.
Base year emissions are 3,603.7tCO2e
Emissions target
TMBC has a 2030 carbon neutral aspiration.
Intensity measurement
No intensity measurement has been conducted.
External assurance statement
No external assurance has been conducted. However, the initial base year calculation was produced externally and then recalculated internally.
Carbon offsetting
No carbon offsetting has been conducted for 2024/25.
Renewable / green tariffs
TMBC has been on a renewable tariff (Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin) since 2021/22.