… Waste 22 Built Environment 24 Nature and environment (food, land use, agriculture) 26 Communication and engagement 28 Jobs, Education and skills 30 Circular Economy 32 Adaptation 34 Carbon offsetting 36 Procurement This Programme is Brighton & Hove City Council’s response to the climate and biodiversity emergency. It sets the direction for action on climate change by the council…
…, the focus has been on transport and travel, the Climate Assembly and engagement on the Downland Estate Plan. The on-line space will cover a range of other themes and initiatives such as environmental engagement and the circular economy over the coming months and seek residents’ input to help the city to transition to carbon neutrality. Formal consultations Individual projects within the 2030…
… for climate action • Developing the circular economy especially in the construction industry • Solutions for scaling up energy efficiency retrofits for private housing • Understanding the carbon footprint of consumables such as food and clothing. This Programme will be reviewed in 2023 in line with the council’s Corporate Plan for 2020 – 2023, which aims to deliver a fairer city…
… Services 24. Work with partners to develop criteria that require disclosure of emissions, promote circular economy and reduce emissions through the supply chain Criteria developed Low High Thriving Green Economy Q1 2022/23 Financial Services 25. Reduce carbon impact of investments Ensure an environmental approach to the investment of Richmond’s cash balances is maintained Approach…
…. Develop a new Local Plan which places climate mitigation and adaption at its heart, with zero-carbon policies embedded across planning. This will, but is not limited to: - Encourage circular economy - Explore going beyond London Plan standards for carbon neutral developments, with offsetting a last resort - ensure developments are climate resilient and require the use of sustainable drainage…
… assessment from developers, circular economy statements and contributions to the costs of monitoring energy efficiency in line with the GLA’s ‘be seen’ hierarchy and monitoring guidance. Independent examination in public, report due Q2 2023/24 Adoption of New Local Plan: Q2 2023/24 61. Our streets 62. Changing our approach to parking Change our parking policies to persuade…
… “direct” or “scope 1 and 2” emissions) Include pass/fail sustainability pre-screening questions Apply sustainability, innovation and circular economy principles at the outset and in our soft market testing for major contracts. Over 80% of the Council’s spend is with our 25 biggest suppliers. By working with those suppliers, we have the greatest ability to influence the carbons emissions…
… impact of our purchasing and move towards a circular economy. spotlight on… Our suppliers Skanska, our highways contractor, is committed to working with Oxfordshire County Council for an accelerated decarbonisation of our highways contract, including taking a range of steps to reduce the embodied carbon in its infrastructure projects. 7 How we will achieve it We will transform…
…. Other engagement initiatives like Oxfordshire Open Thought Support the Local Industrial Strategy to position Oxfordshire as a leader in clean growth Support cross-sector innovation to move towards a circular economy Participate in an Oxfordshire cross-council climate group to join up our actions Support policies that enable zero- carbon developments within…
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… quantity of any greenhouse gas is the amount of carbon dioxide that would produce the equivalent global warming potential. Carbon Footprint A carbon footprint is the sum of all emissions (in CO2e), which were produced by an individual or organisation in a given time frame. Usually a carbon footprint is calculated for the time period of a year. Circular economy A circular economy is based…
… on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. Looking beyond the current take-make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits. (Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation) Climate Change Climate change is a large-scale, long-term shift in the planet's…
… reductions in these areas while delivering a wide-range of benefits including: Strengthening energy networks to improve energy security and reduce costs for residents and businesses. Delivering low-carbon retrofits to alleviate fuel poverty and reduce costs to help tackle the rising cost of living. Reducing waste and achieving cost savings by moving towards a circular economy…
… the financial, economic and social benefits of a transition to net zero. It includes the following themes: - Energy, Heat and Buildings - Low-carbon Transport - Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy - Biodiversity, Carbon Storage and Agriculture - Adaptation, Planning and Organisational Capacity - Economic Development and Sustainable Procurement 3.18 In addition to internal management…
… of the following themes: o Energy, Heat and Buildings o Low-carbon Transport o Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy o Biodiversity, Carbon Storage and Agriculture o Adaptation, Planning and Organisational Capacity o Economic Development and Sustainable Procurement Initially, the Climate Emergency Board will establish a more comprehensive baseline of emissions from the Council’s own…
…. Milton Keynes will strive to be carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon negative by 2050 while creating one of the world’s most truly sustainable economies and models for growth. Our three priorities as outlined in this strategy are: a green energy revolution, to ensure the most efficient and low impact use of our resources, and to create a prosperous circular economy. These priorities ensure…
…, Milton Keynes Council Document title | Page 3 of 8 Strategy vision, principles and priorities Green energy Maximising the use of renewable energy, reducing carbon and providing resilience to the grid Circular economy Increasing the efficient use of resources to reuse materials, use less water, and ensure the best use…
… and commercial buildings will secure energy resilience; we can ensure all waste created is reused to create alternative forms of energy Document title | Page 6 of 8 Circular economy Milton Keynes Council’s vision to have a sustainable future means we need to rethink the way our economy uses resources. A circular economy is one which seeks to maximise the use we get from our…
… Mitigation and Energy Efficiency 22 Our waste: Waste and Plastics and the Circular Economy 29 Our air: Improving Air Quality 35 Our nature: Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity 42 Our water: Water Management and Flood Abatement 49 LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES - CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY 2019-20243 Very late in the day, the existential and urgent crisis posed by climate…
…-202416 Our waste: Waste and Plastics and the Circular Economy – We will embed reduce, reuse, recycle into everything Richmond does around waste. We will work with our residents, businesses and schools to reduce the overall amount of waste generated in the borough and will aim to be one of the top performing boroughs in London for recycling. We are committed to supporting residents to reduce…
… the amount of single use plastic they consume and to promote the Circular Economy across the borough. Our key target is to reduce the amount of waste generated in the borough Our air: Improving Air Quality – We will develop and deliver an ambitious air quality plan that will make a meaningful change to air quality in the borough with an emphasis on reducing air pollution particularly around schools…
… actions. 21 BASIS FOR THINKING Throughout the work completed to deliver this action plan, several best practice ‘basis for thinking’ topics will be explored, understanding how they can help Kirklees, its business, partners, academics, and community groups, to develop a shared understanding and approach to address climate change. These are: Circular Economy Optimising…
… resource use, the circular economy approach aims to increase the duration of a product’s useful life, ensuring that materials are productively used, ultimately reducing waste. By adopting circular economy principles in the appropriate actions within this action plan, Kirklees will align with Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Circular Economy package9. Doughnut Economics…
… humanity can continue to develop and thrive, this concept provides long-term context for what this CCAP can help to achieve, taking action that will contribute towards keeping humanity within the thresholds of the planetary boundaries. 9 Gov.UK. 2020. Circular Economy Package Policy Statement. – Policy paper. [Online]. Accessed on 27th July 2022]. Available at: Circular Economy Package…
… issues comprehensively Tackling the climate and ecological emergency requires action across a number of different and complex environmental issues, ranging from: carbon reduction; water conservation, cleaner air, healthy and active travel, biodiversity loss, greener spaces, adapting to global heating, warm homes, reducing waste and growing the green and circular economy. The challenge…
…-reduction-and-recycling-plan 14 3. Enhancing the Low Carbon Circular Economy Underpinning this is the need for Brent, and all of London, to move towards a low carbon, circular economy. This would involve a radical shift away from our current linear economy and ‘throwaway culture’ where products are made used disposed to one in which resources and products are kept in use for as long…
… as possible. This will also be at the centre of green economic recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent is well placed to enhance its low carbon circular economy over the next 10 years as it is already amongst the top for London boroughs with the highest rates of employment in this sector. There are around 860 businesses in the borough involved in the circular economy. We will aspire…
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… emissions reduction plan and brought for political consideration as appropriate: Adopting a circular economy approach to manage the Council’s operational estate https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/13322/council-leaders-welcome-investment-to-make-council-buildings-greener https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/13322/council-leaders-welcome-investment…
…-to-make-council-buildings-greener Back to contents 14 A circular economy approach will allow assets (equipment, plant, fabric, etc) which still have residual value to be identified, recovered and where possible reused instead of them being disposed of. The reuse of assets will not only lead to cost savings but will reduce the carbon footprint of these assets, as well as saving embodied…
… business models and adoption of circular economy principles across the business community and will lead by example by demonstrating efficiency in its day-to-day operations. 2020 Figure 2 – The multiple, inter-related benefits of active travel Active travel Carbon reduction It is these interdependencies and synergies that allow, and in fact necessitate, the joined-up vision set out above…
… and Vulnerability 9 Strategic Environmental Assessment 10 4 Themes and Actions 12 Actions 12 Overarching Actions 13 Energy, Water & Assets 14 Housing 15 Waste & Circular Economy 16 Sustainable Travel 17 Sustainable Procurement 18 Biodiversity, Greenspace & Landscape 19 Climate Impacts, Risk & Adaptation 20 Schools & Education 21 Communities & Health 22 5…
… Dunbartonshire. CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN - TAKING ACTION FOR A NET ZERO FUTURE 14 15 CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN - TAKING ACTION FOR A NET ZERO FUTURE CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN - TAKING ACTION FOR A NET ZERO FUTURE Waste & Circular Economy The Council will take action to manage waste sustainably by reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering waste to improve resource efficiency whilst working…
… towards a circular economy. A circular economy is part of the solution to our global climate emergency - one in which products, services and systems are designed to maximise their value and minimise waste. It’s an all-encompassing approach to life and business, where everything has value and nothing is wasted (Zero Waste Scotland, 2016). Transitioning to a Circular Economy and enhancing resource…
… and Strata. There will be significant cost implications but these are unknown at this stage. Adopt the Circular Economy approach of refuse; reduce; reuse and recycle, whilst continuing to implement the Waste Strategy, which aims to continuously improve our recycling rate, and operate to high environmental credentials. December 2019 JG This is intended to reduce the Council’s consumption…
…. Promote and encourage new business models focused around the Circular Economy. Build the commitment to sustainable procurement in both the public and private sectors. December 2019 SD We need to have a better appreciation of supply chain issues in relation to carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions. There will be cost implications but these are unknown at this stage. Include an agreed…
… the carbon benefits and cost implications of such decisions. March 2020 SD This is part of the circular economy adoption with an emphasis on reducing consumption. There is likely to be cost implications but these are unknown at this stage. Review our investments and satisfy ourselves that we are investing in ethical, environmental and green activities consistent with our climate change…
… based near each other could utilise the same supplier 2 S 1 Deliver a communications and behavioural food waste campaign using community growing projects and education in schools across all of CYC residents & businesses 1 M 3 Produce a Food waste strategy, once the Govt White Paper is released 2 L 1 Support growth in the circular economy - Develop a circular economy…
… roadmap for the city, which maps material flows to identify opportunities for circularity and co-location. Bring stakeholders together and create the conditions for a circular economy to flourish 1 L 2 Communication and behavioural campaign on minimising water use to residents 1 M 2 Waste reduction, reuse & recycle initiatives - Reuse of household goods; Removal of organic waste…
… across the organisation 2 2 Develop education and communication campaigns for residents to raise awareness of what can be recycled 2 1 Support community groups to develop the local sharing/circular economy e.g. repair café, library of things, community fridge, food redistribution centres 1 2 Deliver pedestrian and cycle access to Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs…
… Borough come from? 17 Industrial and commercial sector emission sources 19 Domestic sector emission sources 19 Transport sector emission sources 19 3. Vision, aims and objectives 20 Emissions trajectory to net zero - Roadmap to 2050 20 The borough’s pathway to net zero 21 Strategic themes 22 4. Initial action plan - 2020-25 29 Circular Economy 30 Energy 31 Natural Environment 33 Transport…
… themes We have structured our strategy around four key themes to focus strategic action on areas we have control over at a local level: Circular economy Circular Economy refers to more sustainable resource use. Attention will be focused on reducing waste, encouraging material re-use, increasing recycling and supporting less resource intensive lifestyles. Energy 67% of the borough’s emissions…
…% reduction by 2050 97% reduction by 2045 94% reduction by 2040 88% reduction by 2035 75% reduction by 2030 2020 50% reduction by 2025 Page 21 Strategic themes 3.8 We have structured our strategy around four strategic themes. The strategic framework provides the basis for our ongoing activity and investment. The themes comprise of circular economy, energy, natural environment…
… and deliver a more circular economy; to help our communities be more resilient against flooding, heat stress and water shortages; and to work with communities and businesses providing advice and support to enable them to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build their own climate resilience. The commitment to a strong, inclusive and sustainable economy includes a commitment to green…
… Capital 2021/22. 31 8. Waste In ‘Our Plan for Essex’, we have committed to minimise waste and reduce its environmental impacts. By supporting residents and businesses to reduce waste and increase recycling, and by working towards a more circular economy, we can better protect our natural resources. We have already committed to zero waste to landfill by 2030, through the delivery of waste…
… reduction, enhanced recycling and sustainable disposal. We are relaunching our Recycling Centres by bringing this service in- house and focusing it on meeting local needs and providing enhanced opportunities to reuse and recycle. Whilst our engagement with residents and partners through ‘Love Essex’ and the ‘Blueprint for a Circular Economy’ project is ensuring we are all better equipped to reduce…
… and stores carbon from the atmosphere for long periods of time – for example, forests, grasslands, soil and the ocean. A biological or ‘indirect’ form of sequestration. Circular economy: An alternative to our current ‘linear’ materials and waste system (take-waste-dispose). In a circular economy waste is substantially reduced and materials are circulated throughout the economy…
… communal visions, inform decision-making processes and guide investment priorities. New financial mechanisms can facilitate the delivery of sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient projects. This also includes new business models and encouraging businesses to transition to a green and circular economy, in which waste is substantially reduced and materials are circulated throughout…
… District high streets. Work with existing community groups to promote a circular economy and increase recycling rates. Launch a comprehensive behavioural change campaign in partnership working with existing community groups. Develop an Energy Resilience Strategy. Implement a shadow carbon price. Create a Green Business Investment Zone. Organise a Green Skills and Green Jobs Fair…
… of emissions, promote circular economy and reduce emissions through the supply chain Criteria developed Low High Innovation and Funding Q1 2022/23 Financial Services 20. Explore feasibility of increasing deliveries to the council using sustainable methods, such as electric vehicles. Options investigated and developed Low Medium Improved Air Quality Q2 2021/22 Financial Services 21. Work…
… Homes and Buildings Key Priority Area 2: Opportunities for Sustainable Energy and Heat Key Priority Area 3: Climate Adaptation: Climate Ready Buildings Outcome 4: A Resource Efficient and Sustainable East Lothian and the route to Zero Waste We will work towards a Zero Waste and Sustainable East Lothian, a place of social equity underpinned by sustainability, promoting the Circular Economy…
…, ensuring the next generation has the resources they need to thrive Key Priority Area 1: Waste Reduction and Recycling Key Priority Area 2: Circular Economy Key Priority Area 3: Reducing Litter and Plastic Waste Outcome 5: A Low Carbon and Sustainable Economy East Lothian will have Scotland’s most sustainable and digitally connected local economy, with thriving, low carbon and sustainable…
… Key Priority Area 1: Waste Reduction and Recycling ………………………………………………………. 67 Key Priority Area 2: Circular Economy ……………………………………………………………………………. 70 Key Priority Area 3: Reducing Litter and Plastic Waste ……………………………………………………. 71 Outcome 5: A Low Carbon and Sustainable Economy…………………………………………………… 73 Key Priority Area 1: Businesses and the Local Economy ………………………………………………….. 74 Key Priority…
… and communities, biodiversity and habitats, supporting a sustainable, circular economy to thrive in the city. 1.1 Foreword Climate Change is the greatest challenge of our lifetime, and one with potentially devastating implications for all sectors of society if we do not rise to that challenge and act decisively and quickly. We recognise that the city council must show leadership on this issue…
…, which brings together key stakeholders to develop and design solutions in this area. 5 - Moving towards a circular economy: There are already a number of good examples of pioneering businesses going further and supporting innovation in the city. Glasgow is working hard to develop our ambitions for a circular economy in its recently approved and adopted its innovative Circular Economy…
… Route Map, published in 2020. The route map presents a vision for a city which minimises the extraction and use of precious natural resources and encourages self-sufficiency and resilience. This resilient action will be undertaken whilst supporting local, inclusive and community business growth. A circular economy supports a more inclusive and resilient city. The city council, together…