Download Climate Change Strategy - December 2012

Initial Screening Form
Pre EqIA Questions
Question
1. What is the policy, strategy, procedure
or function (service) being looked at?
2. What are aims and objectives of the
policy, strategy, procedure or function?
3. Who in the main will benefit?
4. Does the policy, strategy, procedure or
function have the potential to cause
negative impact or discriminate against
different groups in the community based
on •age • disability •gender •
race/ethnicity • religion or religious belief
Yes/No
N/A
Response/Comments
Climate Change Strategy 2009 – 2012, version 1.0.
N/A
The Strategy aims to raise awareness of the issues surrounding climate
change and to reduce Craven District Council’s and the District’s contribution
to global greenhouse gas emissions and its natural resources. It sets out how
this will be achieved through working closely in partnership with local
organisations, businesses and with active communities.
Sustainable Development; Assist in developing Craven as a prosperous and
sustainable rural community by working to maintain Craven’s unique
environment now and for future generations
Managing Direct Emissions; Craven District Council should show leadership
by minimising its impact on climate change, by economically and practically
reducing its greenhouse gases and adapting the way Craven District Council
delivers services
Community Engagement; By working in partnership through the Local
Strategic Partnership Craven District Council will raise awareness with
communities and businesses to reduce the effects of climate change
throughout the district.
N/A
No
It will benefit Craven District Council, residents, businesses and schools
throughout the District.
The Strategy does not have a potential to cause a negative impact or
discriminate against different groups as the impacts of Climate Change affects
all communities
(faith) •sexual orientation, or • rural
isolation?
5. Does the policy, strategy, procedure or
function make a positive contribution to
equalities?
Yes
Completed By
Completion Date
Head of Service Sign Off
Sign Off Date
Stronger Communities Admin Use
Date Received
The Strategy highlights the need for everyone in the District to unite and
tackle climate change.
Craig Wilson
01/11/2009
Paul Ellis
17/12/2009
17/12/2009