The request sought documentation for the creation of the Farm Carbon Engagement Officer position, including the business case and draft contract. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture released some information regarding project scope and salary calculations but withheld other details as out of scope.
Key Facts
The position is a 2-year Limited Term Appointment (LTA) intended to launch the project and train farmers on the Farm Carbon Calculator.
Future plans involve reviewing the Calculator's effectiveness after two years to determine if it reduces data monitoring workload for the GHG inventory.
Salary estimates were calculated using the maximum pay band to account for potential negotiated increases and budget margins.
The business case was prepared for submission to the Treasury Board in January 2024.
Several sections of the correspondence were redacted as being out of scope for the request.
Data Disclosed
2024-05-24
2024-06-24
22 December 2023
21 December 2023
20 December 2023
19 December 2023
10 January
08 December 2023
2 year
£34,731
£37,629
£40,577
27%
Exemptions Cited
Out of scope
Original Request
Please supply a copy of all documentation for the creation of the position of Farm Carbon Engagement Officer.
This should also include the business case and a draft contract for the post.
Data Tables (22)
From: Taylor, Kelly
To: Lewin, Aly (DEFA)
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Date: 22 December 2023 10:08:00
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Good idea, I’ll send to him
Thanks Aly!
From: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) <Aly.Lewin2@gov.im>
Sent: 21 December 2023 17:16
To: Taylor, Kelly <Kelly.Taylor@gov.im>
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Awesome, thank you Kel. My edits below.
Just wondering whether we should flash this past Scott?
Aly
Redacted - out of scope
Redacted - out of scope
4. Scope of the project appears to be extensive. Is a single person 2 year LTA sufficient?
While it is recognised that the Agriculture team are in need of a long term staff member to
undertake this type of work and provide regular in person farmer communication and advice,
this appointment is envisaged to help get the project up and running. When farmers are familiar
with the Calculator, the idea is that less training will be required.
5. There appears to be lots of ongoing work around data monitoring and collation. What is
the plan after 2 year LTA to bring into BAU?
The plan is that the Farm Carbon Calculator will be a streamlined method of data collection and
that after two years, we can assess if the Calculator has been a helpful tool in reducing this
workload and collating data for submission to Aether for our GHG inventory. After 2 years, we
will need to review if we continue with the Calculator.
How has EO basic pay been estimated? Pay scales are currently £34,731, £37,629,
£40,577 and so it is unclear what this based upon. Also, pay awards are not anticipated
within bids as there is no evidence on which to base the uplift.
Thanks so much
Kel
From: Taylor, Kelly
Sent: 20 December 2023 11:49
To: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) <Aly.Lewin2@gov.im>
Subject: FW: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Hi Aly
Our Farm Carbon toolkit paper will unfortunately only go to the Treasury Board on 10 Jan, but Jo
Coole has sent me a list of questions to answer in advance of the meeting.
I’ll tackle most of these and will send you a draft before I submit them, but can you help me with
the highlighted ones below?
From: Coole, Joanne <Joanne.Coole2@gov.im>
Sent: 19 December 2023 12:46
To: Taylor, Kelly <Kelly.Taylor@gov.im>
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Hi Kel
As discussed, apologies if this looks a little over-facing, but hopefully for the most part you will
have the answers to hand and there won’t be too much additional effort required on your part.
If you are able to get the responses to me by the end of this week, or sometime early in the first
week back after new year, I will aim to submit to Treasury Board at its next meeting on 10
January.
Thanks very much
Jo
Questions:
Redacted - out of scope
How has EO basic pay been estimated? Pay scales are currently £34,731, £37,629,
£40,577 and so it is unclear what this based upon. Also, pay awards are not anticipated
within bids as there is no evidence on which to base the uplift.
Drawdown would only be permitted once the Department could demonstrate it would not
produce an underspend in the relevant periods
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Redacted
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Job summary
To support the delivery of projects that support farmers and
landowners to measure, understand and improve their soil health
and greenhouse gas emissions.
Key
responsibilities
Project delivery and some project management. This typically
involves:
· Supporting farmers to gather and enter data to calculate
their carbon footprint using the Farm Carbon Calculator;
· Conducting soil sampling and visual analysis: sending soil
samples for lab analysis and conducting visual analysis
(such as VESS) with the farmer to explore and discuss soil
health;
· Production of farm carbon reports for farmers and on-going
advisory support.
· Researching issues related to carbon management on
farms and organising events for farmers.
The candidate will also be expected to undertake activities that
contribute to the day-to-day running of FCT. This will include
dealing with farmer queries, developing new resources and
supporting new project development.
Qualifications
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Agriculture
or Soil Science
Knowledge &
experience
· Sound knowledge of the practices, principles, barriers and
opportunities for farmers as they adopt different sustainable
farming methods.
· A good understanding of the importance of soil health and
carbon management - including an ability to communicate
the benefits and challenges that arise for farmers from
changing management.
· Experience of working with farmers in an advisory setting
· Experience of research processes and procedures
· Understanding of soil management and climate change
· Knowledge of sustainable soil management - including soil
surveying, risk assessment for erosion, compaction etc.
both have a slot on Monday 22nd Jan at 10am or 12pm if that suits you?
Best wishes,
Reda
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On Wed, 17 Jan 2024 at 10:54, Taylor, Kelly <Kelly.Taylor@gov.im> wrote:
Redacted
Hi
I hope you’re keeping well.
I have good news – the Farm Carbon Calculator proposal has been accepted by the
Treasury Board, and so we are all set to start the project! Very exciting and we are
looking forward to working with your team on this.
Our bid included the following from your side:
Redacted - out of scope
Note that we did not include the additional engagement activity that we asked you
to quote for in the October 2023 proposal, as we will appoint a staff member on a 2
year LTA to assist with implementation and farmer engagement.
Would you be available sometime next week on Teams for an inception meeting?
Thanks,
KELLY TAYLOR
CLIMATE CHANGE PARTNER: LAND, SEA & NATURE
Climate Change Transformation Team
Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture
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Essential or
Desirable
Method of
Assessment
Credibility
Relevant Degree, professional qualification or be able
to demonstrate provable transferable skills
E
CV/Pre-employment
checks
A passion for sustainable and Climate Smart
Agriculture
E
CV
Sound knowledge of the practices, principles, barriers
and opportunities for farmers as they adopt Climate
Smart farming methods.
D
CV
Capability
Excellent stakeholder management skills
E
CV/Interview
Understanding of soil management and climate
change
D
CV/Interview
An ability to communicate, demonstrating strong
interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate,
persuade and build relationships at all levels.
E
CV/Interview
Experience of working with farmers in an advisory
setting
D
CV/Interview
Character
Approachable and positive
E
Interview
Has confidence and insight to make positive
contributions to discussions
E
Interview
A desire to protect our environment, delivering
climate change action and making a difference to the
world we live in
E
CV/Interview
Keeps calm under pressure
E
Interview
Willing to take on new challenges and projects
reassessing priorities and workloads readily if
situations change.
E
Interview
Other requirements
Isle of Man Worker
D
Application
A willingness to undertake occasional out of hours’
activities.
E
Interview
Available to travel for farm visits, being mindful public
transport does not service these locations.
E
Interview
An ability to communicate, demonstrating strong
interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate,
persuade and build relationships at all levels.
Experience of working with farmers in an advisory
setting
Has confidence and insight to make positive
contributions to discussions
Department/Board/Office
DEFA – Climate Change Transformation Team
Chief Officer
Scott Gallacher
Responsible Officer
Kelly Taylor
Cut ups to be sent to
Aly Lewin, Andrew Quayle, Andy Cooper, Andrew Lees
Date of Treasury Meeting
Has appropriate internal and/or public consultation taken place?
Yes
Are there any resource/personnel implications?
Yes
Do you have the statutory vires?
(If yes, provide confirmation of the source within ‘Background’)
Yes
Are there any inter-Departmental implications?
No
If yes, which other Departments are involved?
Major Policy Proposal/Primary Legislation?
No
Have you completed an impact assessment?
If yes, please append a copy to this paper
If Primary Legislation, has Council Legislation Subcommittee
approved the inclusion of the proposed Bill on the legislative
programme
Decision date of the Council Legislation Subcommittee
Does the recommendation have Political approval within
the Department/Board/Office?
Date approval granted
Are there any Financial Implications?
Yes
GDPR Implications
Yes
Data Protection Impact Assessment undertaken?
Yes – pending review
Detailed evaluation undertaken?
Are there any Equality Act Implications?
Append a copy of the impact assessment
No
Fund Claim Application?
Note that any claims in excess of £500,000 must be accompanied
by a CoMin paper and that Treasury will submit the CoMin paper
on behalf of the relevant body. Approval will not be confirmed
until after CoMin’s decision.
Yes
Purpose of the Paper: This paper seeks consideration and approval of a Farm Carbon Auditing
project, including: i) appointment of a contractor to prepare and roll-out an Isle of Man specific carbon
calculator for the agricultural industry, and; ii) the 2-year appointment of a staff member to facilitate the
roll-out of the auditing project on farms, engage with the agriculture industry on the project and assist
with the implementation of emission reduction measures (including review of existing funding schemes
and implementing subsequent amendments). Total cost = £148,400
Business
Government
Benefit to local farmers in terms of training and
understanding how emissions reductions measures
can result in greater productivity. Healthier farming
industry will have a benefit for the Island economy.
Farmers will have carbon audit data available to
provide to retailers who may have stringent
requirements on climate reporting. Carbon auditing
will provide opportunities for linkages with the
private sector for funding of projects related to ESG
targets.
N/A
Social
Environmental
• Improvement in the quality of food produced is
expected as a result of good farm management
practices relating to emission reduction measures.
• Improved air quality through emission reduction
measures.
• The project includes training of farmers in terms
of carbon auditing and reducing GHG emissions on
farms, a benefit that is seen to have lasting
positive benefits to those trained and future
generations of farmers.
• The project includes in-person assistance for
farmers in carbon auditing, understanding how
their data can be collected and what benefits the
reporting of it can offer them, training in terms of
reducing GHG emissions and understanding how
they can improve productivity through these
measures. The project also includes provision of
grants / financial assistance for carbon audits and
emission reduction measures.
• Engagement will specifically be with the farming
community through various workshops, MNFU
meetings and in-person meetings.
• Reduction in GHG emissions
• Reduction in air pollutants (e.g. reducing fuel
use, covering slurry stores).
• Land improvements proposed as part of the
emission reduction measures proposed will
enhance available habitats and opportunities for
increased biodiversity on farms.
• Beneficial land improvements will hopefully be
implemented, such as peatland restoration or
changes in pasture types (e.g. hay meadows /
agroforestry), improved land-management and
reduced ploughing / tilling and tree-planting
integrated into farming practices.
• Promotion of practices that improve soil and
water quality, which will have downstream
impacts.
• Improved land management from long-term
emissions reduction measures resulting in better
water retention and soil structure.
• Recommended emission reduction measures
may result in decreased use of unsustainable
products.
GDPR
Equality
A Data Protection Impact Assessment has been
undertaken and currently pending review by the
DEFA Data Protection Officer (DPO).
All groups will be given the opportunity to apply for
funding for implementing emission reduction
measures, and incentives are proposed to be
offered for farm carbon auditing in the initial phase
of the project (i.e. setting up and training phase).
ENVIRONMENTAL Scores Action Justification Reviewed Recommendation Follow up
Conclusion
GHGs 4
No action required
The impact will last for the long term as proposed measures to reduce emissions on
farms will be implemented for the long-term and the aim to change farming
practices. The delivery location is across all farms on Island, and will contribute to
reduced emissions for the Island as a whole.
Air Quality 4
No action required
The proposed emission reduction measures will aim to reduce air pollutants (e.g.
reducing fuel use, covering slurry stores). The delivery location is all farms across
the Island, but improved air quality will be beneficial for the whole Island and not
just on farms.
Sustainable Transport 0
No action required.
Apart from proposing reducing in fuel use on farms, measures proposed will be
farm specific and not transport related.
Land Use Change 4
No action required
Land improvements proposed as part of the emission reduction measures
proposed will enhance available habitats and opportunities for increased
biodiversity on farms. For example, preventing erosion of soils and restoring
exposed peatland will provide valuable habitats for important species who depend
on healthy soil conditions. Reducing ploughing, tilling and fertiliser use will allow
greater variation in vegetation species present on grazing areas, which will be
beneficial for pollinating invertebrates and animals that feed on them.
Biodiversity 4
No action required
Project is specifically related to data collection and engagement with farmers on
emission reduction measures, however as a result of this engagement some
beneficial land improvements will hopefully be implemented, such as peatland
restoration or changes in pasture types (e.g. hay meadows / agroforestry),
improved land-management and reduced ploughing / tilling and tree-planting
integrated into farming practices. Improved land management will impact beyond
farm boundaries (e.g. better downstream water quality, improved biodiversity and
habitat availability).
S H o e i a l, l t W h atercourse and Marine 4
No action required
Proposed emission reduction measures will include the promotion of practices that
improve soil and water quality, which will have downstream impacts.
Climate Change Adaptation 4
No action required
Some positive impacts on climate change adaptation from this project, such as
improved land management from long-term emissions reduction measures
resulting in better water retention and soil structure.
Energy Use 0
No action required.
No anticipated impacts on energy use.
Waste -2
Review - identify possible improvements
One of the emission reduction measures to be proposed through this project is
reduced food waste from farms. Other measures to reduce waste will be
investigated as part of the process.
Sustainable Materials 2
No action required
Recommended emission reduction measures may result in decreased use of
unsustainable products (e.g. imported soya as livestock feed) and switches to more
sustainable materials (e.g. better quality fertilisers used less often and in the right
locations).
Name of proposal
Farm Carbon Auditing and Implementation
Type
Project
Name of public body and
section/team
Climate Change Transformation Team
Name of officer/person
completing assessment
Kelly Taylor
Date
25/10/2023
Aims, objectives,
anticipated outcomes
Aims: Establish method of data collection on GHG emissions from farming sector,
bringing this into our emissions inventory to improve data accuracy. Implement
methods to reduce GHG emissions from farming sector. Objectives and
outcomes: Establish mechanisms for collecting data and monitoring emissions
over time (proposal to appoint Farm Carbon Toolkit to develop a customised
online Calculator for data collection); ongoing engagement with the agriculture
industry on proposed measures to reduce emissions on farms (through proposed
2 year LTA staff member); ensure funding mechansisms aligned with proposed
emissions reduction measures; and establish mechanisms for monitoring success
of proposed emissions reduction measures.
Responsible for
implementing/delivering
Kelly Taylor, Andy Cooper, Aly Lewin, and proposed staff member to be
appointed to work on the project.
SOCIAL Scores Action Justification Reviewed Recommendation Follow up
Conclusion
Food 4
No action required
No anticipated impacts on food accessibility, however an improvement in the
quality of food produced is expected as a result of good farm management
practices relating to emission reduction measures.
Health 4
No action required
Improved air quality through emission reduction measures.
Housing 0
No action required.
No anticipated impact on housing.
Education 4
No action required
The project includes training of farmers in terms of carbon auditing and reducing
GHG emissions on farms, a benefit that is seen to have lasting positive benefits to
those trained and future generations of farmers.
Community 0
No action required.
No anticipated impact on built community.
Culture 0
No action required.
The project is not anticipated to have impacts on cultural community.
Accessibility 4
No action required
The project includes in-person assistance for farmers in carbon auditing,
understanding how their data can be collected and what benefits the reporting of it
can offer them, training in terms of reducing GHG emissions and understanding
how they can improve productivity through these measures. The project also
includes provision of grants / financial assistance for carbon audits and emission
reduction measures.
Local Economy and Jobs 4
No action required
Benefit to local farmers in terms of training and understanding how emissions
reductions measures can result in greater productivity. Healthier farming industry
will have a benefit for the Island economy. Farmers will have carbon audit data
available to provide to retailers who may have stringent requirements on climate
reporting. Carbon auditing will provide opportunities for linkages with the private
sector for funding of projects related to ESG targets.
Safety 0
No action required.
Not applicable to safety.
Democratic Voice 1
No action required
Engagement will specifically be with the farming community through various
workshops, MNFU meetings and in-person meetings.
Equity 1
No action required
All groups will be given the opportunity to apply for funding for implementing
emission reduction measures, and incentives are proposed to be offered for farm
carbon auditing in the initial phase of the project (i.e. setting up and training
phase).
Full Response Text
From:
Taylor, Kelly
To:
Lewin, Aly (DEFA)
Subject:
RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Date:
22 December 2023 10:08:00
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Good idea, I’ll send to him
Thanks Aly!
From: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) Aly.Lewin2@gov.im
Sent: 21 December 2023 17:16
To: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Awesome, thank you Kel. My edits below.
Just wondering whether we should flash this past Scott?
Aly
Redacted - out of scope
4. Scope of the project appears to be extensive. Is a single person 2 year LTA sufficient?
While it is recognised that the Agriculture team are in need of a long term staff member to
undertake this type of work and provide regular in person farmer communication and advice,
this appointment is envisaged to help get the project up and running. When farmers are familiar
with the Calculator, the idea is that less training will be required.
5. There appears to be lots of ongoing work around data monitoring and collation. What is
the plan after 2 year LTA to bring into BAU?
The plan is that the Farm Carbon Calculator will be a streamlined method of data collection and
that after two years, we can assess if the Calculator has been a helpful tool in reducing this
workload and collating data for submission to Aether for our GHG inventory. After 2 years, we
will need to review if we continue with the Calculator.
Redacted - out of scope
Redacted - out of scope
9. How has EO basic pay been estimated? Pay scales are currently £34,731, £37,629,
£40,577 and so it is unclear what this based upon. Also, pay awards are not anticipated
within bids as there is no evidence on which to base the uplift.
The salary indicated includes tax and NI @ 27% on top. We always calculate salary on the max
band (worst case scenario). 27% is the figure generally used in salary calculations.
From: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Sent: 21 December 2023 16:29
To: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) Aly.Lewin2@gov.im
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Hi Aly
My response to the Treasury questions are below in red – can you please have a look and please
add your thoughts on the EO pay scales? Also please double check my answer to no. 6 on future
costs.
Redacted - out of scope
Redacted - out of scope
Thanks so much
Kel
From: Taylor, Kelly
Sent: 20 December 2023 11:49
To: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) Aly.Lewin2@gov.im
Subject: FW: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Hi Aly
Our Farm Carbon toolkit paper will unfortunately only go to the Treasury Board on 10 Jan, but Jo
Coole has sent me a list of questions to answer in advance of the meeting.
I’ll tackle most of these and will send you a draft before I submit them, but can you help me with
the highlighted ones below?
From: Coole, Joanne Joanne.Coole2@gov.im
Sent: 19 December 2023 12:46
To: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Hi Kel
As discussed, apologies if this looks a little over-facing, but hopefully for the most part you will
have the answers to hand and there won’t be too much additional effort required on your part.
If you are able to get the responses to me by the end of this week, or sometime early in the first
week back after new year, I will aim to submit to Treasury Board at its next meeting on 10
January.
Thanks very much
Jo
Questions:
Redacted - out of scope
4. Scope of the project appears to be extensive. Is a single person 2 year LTA sufficient?
While it is recognised that the Agriculture team are in need of a long term staff member to
undertake this type of work in regular in person farmer communication and advice, this
appointment is envisaged to help get the project up and running. When farmers are familiar with
the Calculator, the idea is that less training will be required.
5. There appears to be lots of ongoing work around data monitoring and collation. What is
the plan after 2 year LTA to bring into BAU?
The plan is that the Farm Carbon Calculator will be a streamlined method of data collection and
that after two years, we can assess if the Calculator has been a helpful tool in reducing this
workload and collating data for submission to Aether for our GHG inventory. After 2 years, we
will need to review if we continue with the Calculator.
Redacted - out of scope
Redacted - out of scope
9. How has EO basic pay been estimated? Pay scales are currently £34,731, £37,629,
£40,577 and so it is unclear what this based upon. Also, pay awards are not anticipated
within bids as there is no evidence on which to base the uplift.
The salary indicated is on the higher scale to account for any negotiated pay increases, to allow
for extra margin in the budget.
From: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Sent: 19 December 2023 09:41
Redacted - out of scope
Redacted - out of scope
To: Coole, Joanne Joanne.Coole2@gov.im
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Hi Jo
I hope you’re keeping well.
Just to follow up on the business case for farm carbon auditing, do you know if it’s already gone
to the Treasury Board?
Thanks
Kel
From: Taylor, Kelly
Sent: 08 December 2023 12:52
To: Coole, Joanne Joanne.Coole2@gov.im
Cc: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) Aly.Lewin2@gov.im; Quayle, Andrew (Treasury)
Andrew.Quayle3@gov.im
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Hi Jo
Thank you so much that’s great.
Yes it’s a bid to the Climate Change Fund.
Thanks
Kel
From: Coole, Joanne Joanne.Coole2@gov.im
Sent: 07 December 2023 16:58
To: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Cc: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) Aly.Lewin2@gov.im; Quayle, Andrew (Treasury)
Andrew.Quayle3@gov.im
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Hi Kelly
Ignore me – I got stuck into the detail of the Treasury Paper and overlooked the covering sheet
with the Climate Change Business Case, so it is pretty clear it’s a Climate Change Fund bid.
I will do my best to get it onto the agenda for next week, although it may be the following week
now.
Best regards
Jo
From: Coole, Joanne
Sent: 07 December 2023 16:04
To: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Cc: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) Aly.Lewin2@gov.im; Quayle, Andrew (Treasury)
Andrew.Quayle3@gov.im
Subject: RE: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Hi Kelly
Apologies if I am overlooking something obvious, but I can’t see any reference to where you are
seeking funding from? My first thought, given that the request has come from the CCTT was
that you are making a bid for funding from the Climate Change Fund, but given the reference to
existing grant funding from the AES and the clear link to agriculture, I don’t want to make any
assumptions.
I would appreciate your confirmation on this point before I consider the bid further.
Many thanks
Jo
Jo Coole |Interim Head of Governance
Financial Governance Division | Yn Tashtey | Treasury | 1st Floor Central
Government Office | Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PX
Tel 01624 687065|
joanne.coole2@gov.im|www.gov.im/financialgovernance
From: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Sent: 04 December 2023 11:23
To: Treasury Papers treasury.papers@gov.im
Cc: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) Aly.Lewin2@gov.im
Subject: Business case: Climate Change Fund
Good day
Please see attached the Business Case that has been approved by the Climate Change
Transformation Board, for a farm carbon auditing tool and 2 year LTA staff member to
implement the project.
The minutes of approval from the Board are attached as well.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
KELLY TAYLOR
CLIMATE CHANGE PARTNER: LAND, SEA & NATURE
Climate Change Transformation Team
Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture
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From:
Quayle, Andrew (Treasury)
To:
Taylor, Kelly
Subject:
RE: CCTB Business Case: Farm Carbon Auditing
Date:
17 November 2023 14:30:28
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Hi Kelly,
Im trying to get this done now – can I just check how the grants will be used as an incentive &
does the Ag division know about this?
Thanks,
Andrew
From: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Sent: 17 November 2023 13:08
To: Quayle, Andrew (Treasury) Andrew.Quayle3@gov.im
Subject: RE: CCTB Business Case: Farm Carbon Auditing
Hi Andrew
Just to let you know, this business case I sent you on Monday has just been approved by Scott.
I know that this is very late notice to ask you this, but would it be at all possible for your
comments / consideration for approval on Monday? I would like to send it to the Minister for
her comments or approval on Tuesday so that we can have it ready for the Board papers on
Wednesday, if possible.
Please let me know if you’d like to chat through anything in the business case / have questions.
Thanks so much
Kel
From: Taylor, Kelly
Sent: 13 November 2023 14:35
To: Quayle, Andrew (Treasury) Andrew.Quayle3@gov.im
Subject: CCTB Business Case: Farm Carbon Auditing
Hi Andrew
I hope you’re keeping well.
We have a new business case for the Climate Change Board, hopefully to be presented at the
next board meeting on 29 Nov.
It’s currently still with Scott Gallacher for sign-off, but I wanted to send it to you in advance so
that it’s on your radar.
Please see attached and let me know if you have any questions / comments.
Thanks so much,
KELLY TAYLOR
CLIMATE CHANGE PARTNER: LAND, SEA & NATURE
Climate Change Transformation Team
Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture
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From:
Gallacher, Scott
To:
Taylor, Kelly
Subject:
RE: Farm Carbon Auditing: Business Case
Date:
17 November 2023 12:58:48
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Good stuff!! I think I attend the CCT Board Meeting in any event…
From: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Sent: 17 November 2023 12:57
To: Gallacher, Scott Scott.Gallacher@gov.im
Subject: RE: Farm Carbon Auditing: Business Case
Great thanks Scott – I’ll keep you in the loop after the Board meeting and let you know how it
went.
From: Gallacher, Scott Scott.Gallacher@gov.im
Sent: 17 November 2023 12:49
To: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Subject: RE: Farm Carbon Auditing: Business Case
Importance: High
Thanks. If it’s in line with what we have discussed, all good. Let’s get it away.
From: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Sent: 17 November 2023 11:32
To: Gallacher, Scott Scott.Gallacher@gov.im
Subject: RE: Farm Carbon Auditing: Business Case
Hi Scott
I hope you’re keeping well.
I wanted to follow up with you on the Farm Carbon auditing business case – are there any
aspects you’d like to chat through or anything you suggest I change / add? Let me know if you’d
like to have a catch up next week on this.
If you’re happy to sign it off, I’ll send to Treasury for their comments before CCT board meeting
on 29 Nov.
Thanks and have a great weekend
Kel
From: Taylor, Kelly
Sent: 03 November 2023 15:16
To: Gallacher, Scott Scott.Gallacher@gov.im
Cc: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) Aly.Lewin2@gov.im; Cooper, Andy (DEFA) Andy.Cooper@gov.im
Subject: Farm Carbon Auditing: Business Case
Hi Scott
I’ve just shared a link with you for the Farm Carbon Auditing project – Business Case.
Please let me know if you have any access issues.
I’ve included a few different options for consideration, with costs – and have made a
recommendation based on what we discussed in our initial meeting.
The folder I sent you includes the actual business case and Appendices (Proposal and Climate
Impact Assessment).
Please let me know if you’d like to go through anything in more detail.
Have a great weekend,
KELLY TAYLOR
CLIMATE CHANGE PARTNER: LAND, SEA & NATURE
Climate Change Transformation Team
Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture
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From:
Lewin, Aly (DEFA)
To:
Taylor, Kelly
Subject:
RE: Farm Carbon Auditing - Business Case
Date:
30 October 2023 16:00:57
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That’s really good Kel! Our ex inventory manager
sits on the Board at Treasury so will
understand the paper really well (just debating whether to reach out to him in advance to see if
he thinks we are missing anything) Only added in a few bits.
Aly
From: Taylor, Kelly Kelly.Taylor@gov.im
Sent: 30 October 2023 14:53
To: Lewin, Aly (DEFA) Aly.Lewin2@gov.im
Subject: Farm Carbon Auditing - Business Case
Hi Aly
Can you please have a look through the draft of the Business case for Farm Carbon Auditing?
There are some things I’ve highlighted where I’m waiting for some info, e.g. CIA still being
completed and waiting on annual fee estimate from Emma (the estimate in the proposal doesn’t
include as many farmer users as we need).
Please see what you think and let me know if you suggest any changes
Thanks,
KELLY TAYLOR
CLIMATE CHANGE PARTNER: LAND, SEA & NATURE
Climate Change Transformation Team
Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture
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From:
Kneale, Chris
To:
Taylor, Kelly; Gallacher, Scott; Lewin, Aly (DEFA)
Subject:
RE: Treasury cut-up: 10th January 2024 - Farm Carbon Auditing
Date:
15 January 2024 12:29:46
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Great news. Its ace to see this bit of work s
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