Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Economic

Environmental Achievements

• Reduction in energy consumption across council-owned buildings
• Implementation of a bin-ovation app to improve waste management
• Development of a Local Nature Reserve at Creggan Bog
• Protecting pollinator habitats

Social Achievements

• Improved local services for residents and visitors through shared working arrangements
• Development of a Community Plan for sustainable development
• Inclusive leisure program for people with disabilities
• Establishment of community resilience groups

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of a new online leisure management system
• Mobile working for field officers to improve efficiency

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Development

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved an estimated 58% CO2e savings against a 1990 benchmark through the procurement of renewable electricity for Council buildings.

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events (flooding, storms, heatwaves)
• Need to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to climate change impacts
• Potential increase in health and social inequalities due to climate change

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementation of a Climate Change and Sustainable Development Strategy with actions across sustainable communities, sustainable council, and sustainable environment themes.
• Partnership work with communities and businesses to increase resilience
• Investment in energy efficiency of buildings and tackling fuel poverty
• Promotion of active travel and sustainable transport
• Improved waste management services
• Sustainable procurement practices
• Carbon Management Plan to reduce council's carbon footprint
• Energy Management Policy to cut emissions across council facilities

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable procurement practices

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding
• Storms
• Heatwaves

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

The strategy aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 13.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Poverty Reduction
• Economic Development
• Community Wellbeing
• Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• 17.77% reduction in CO2e from FODC built estate at March 2024
• Grange Park and Broadmeadow received Green Flag Award
• 14 Council-owned sites treated for invasive species
• 10,419 liters of water dispensed from Council Water Refill Stations
• 18,674 trees planted
• Sustainable Food Partnership established

Social Achievements

• Over £70,000 allocated to schools for additional food provision
• WRAP Programme supported 143 households (411 individuals) experiencing food poverty
• 1,502 people participated in community-based sports and physical activity programs
• Intensive Conversational English Course delivered to newcomers
• Over £1M of grants awarded to community groups
• 2,000 JAM Card e-learning sessions made available

Governance Achievements

• 100% of minutes of Council meetings published online
• 95% of customers satisfied with webchat function
• 96% of employees confirmed in post after probation
• 71% of staff completed training/capacity building
• Unqualified Audit Opinion on Performance Statement and Statement of Accounts
• Leadership Development Programme completed by 149 leaders

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Cost-of-living crisis impacting residents
• High levels of economic inactivity
• Low wages compared to Northern Ireland average
• Low private investment in innovative businesses
• Climate change and Net Zero targets
• Increasing employee sickness absence

Mitigation Strategies

• Anti-Poverty Strategy and Action Plan development
• Targeted interventions to support vulnerable residents
• Rural Economic Accelerator Programme (REAP)
• Climate Change Action Plan implementation
• Investment in business support initiatives
• Focus on improving employability levels

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• 100% Contracts awarded for Capital Programmes included a social value clause

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• Northern Ireland Planning Authority of the Year

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Equality and inclusivity
• Productivity and Innovation
• Environmental sustainability and the journey to Net Zero

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved a 29.4% reduction in Green House Gas (GHG) emissions relative to emissions in 1990

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Nine of Fermanagh and Omagh’s 49 Super Output Areas (SOAs) rank in the top 100 most income deprived SOAs in Northern Ireland, and 10 SOAs rank in the top 20% most employment deprived SOAs in Northern Ireland.
• In 2022/23, almost one third of the population in Fermanagh and Omagh (27%) were living in relative poverty, and of the District’s most vulnerable groups, 22% of children were living in poverty.
• Productivity of businesses in the region lags behind the UK average by 13%
• Region is at risk of missing its GHG emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2040
• Under-invested road infrastructure
• Poor public transport options
• Lack of large-scale industrial space around Omagh
• Lack of enterprise spaces and incubator hubs
• Tight labour market with a shortage of workers constraining growth
• Young people leaving the area and not returning
• Shortage and affordability of childcare provision constraints female participation

Mitigation Strategies

• Develop interventions that will support the most vulnerable and disadvantaged areas of the community with a priority focus on Neighborhood Renewal Areas and other areas of significant employment and income deprivation.
• Increase efficiency and productivity through innovation.
• Accelerate the transition to Net Zero.
• Campaign for critical infrastructure investment.
• Create capacity for economic growth through the provision of industrial land and enterprise space.
• Promote an industry-led skills agenda.
• Work to support inclusive skills development.
• Foster greater diversity in the workplace.
• Develop world-class strategic business leadership in the district.
• Address the district’s emerging skills gaps.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Develop a Social Value Procurement Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Develop a regenerative tourism offering

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1
• Goal 7
• Goal 8
• Goal 10
• Goal 11
• Goal 13

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed