Merthyr Tydfil CBC demonstrates commitment to a cleaner, greener Wales through One Planet Standard: Silver Accreditation

The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect the earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet can provide.

The Council is proud to receive the prestigious silver award, signifying the hard work and positive changes around biodiversity, improving understanding of carbon literacy and developing strategies to tackle climate change, reaching all areas of Council delivery and staff throughout the authority and increasing engagement and ownership.

The accreditation process involved self-assessment tools, providing written evidence to support each of the principles and key members of staff taking part in interviews to demonstrate their involvement, dedication and commitment to tackling climate change.

Councillor David Jones, Cabinet Member for Climate Changes and Communities said; " Achieving the One Planet Standard: Silver Accreditation demonstrates the dedication of our staff, councillors and residents when it comes tackling climate change and our hard work towards the net zero target.

“We’re the second Welsh local authority to be recognised under the One Planet Standard and will continue to lead by example in Wales.”

A spokesperson from Assessment Services Ltd said;
“This significant achievement recognises the Council’s strong commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and positive climate action. Attaining the Silver level demonstrates clear progress in embedding sustainability principles across strategy, operations, and community engagement.

“We commend everyone involved at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for their leadership and dedication to creating a greener, more sustainable future.”