Dalton Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan (LIDP)
About The Project
A 12 month-long feasibility study was funded to look into emissions associated with power, heat, materials and transport and how those can be reduced.
It is projected that electricity demand on the estate of 28 businesses, including nine larger companies, will more than double in the next three years and beyond, with planning permission already granted to extend the area by another 22 hectares.
The project developed detailed assessments for each business partner and proposed an action plan to take them to net zero, whilst minimising offsetting.
It was delivered in five phases:
Phase 01
Business Needs Assessments
Phase 02
Quick Win Reductions
Phase 03
Shared Onsite Opportunities
Phase 04
Offsite Interventions
Phase 05
Collation and Knowledge Sharing
Outcome
Exploitation, Cluster & Dissemination Plans
The project was led by a partnership of North Yorkshire Council, and six Dalton business partners:
Cllr Greg White
Executive member for climate change
North Yorkshire Council
“There is growing enthusiasm among Dalton business leaders to tackle carbon emissions but there are also constraints on the electricity grid. Owners of the largest businesses – and users – are working together to find a solution that helps them all grow in a more sustainable manner.”
“They are looking at innovative ways to maximise benefits for the environment as well as for themselves. They aim to plan a route to net zero for Dalton which will become a blueprint for the decarbonisation of smaller, particularly rural industrial estates across the UK.”
Michaela Lindridge
Partnership spokesperson and head of ESG
Severfield plc
“Sustainability plays a vital role in the way in which we do business. Together we can support our ambitions for carbon neutral manufacturing in the region, as well as share experience and expertise in green technologies and actively working together to diminish our carbon footprint through sustainable production practices and energy-efficient manufacturing.”
“This project presents a unique opportunity to drive sustainability forward for many different businesses and we are excited to see what opportunities lie ahead.”
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s innovation agency. Its mission is to help companies to grow through their development and commercialisation of new products, processes and services.
Report Directory: Decarbonisation Plan
01
Report
Exploitation Plan
The Exploitation Plan details stakeholder actions from 2025 to 2029 to achieve Net Zero by 2040.
02
Report
Cluster Plan
The Cluster Plan coordinates business actions in energy, transport, waste and natural capital.
03
Report
Dissemination Plan
Dissemination Plan outlines communication channels and methods to deliver actions.
Our Funders and Facilitating Partners
The project is funded by the Department for Energy and Net Zero in partnership with Innovate UK, and further supported by the North Yorkshire Council.
Project Partners
