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London Borough of Islington

…. Climate change and large-scale biodiversity loss need to be tackled simultaneously and are both critical in ensuring human wellbeing, economic viability and the functioning of the natural world. In response to clear scientific evidence and consensus on climate change, and rising public concerns, Islington Council declared a Climate Emergency in June 2019. We believe that the best way to tackle…

… to achieve net zero and a list of our commitments. Action plans for each priority are detailed in each section. This strategy complements several other key council policies and strategies, including: • Air Quality Strategy 2019–20232 • Islington Biodiversity Action Plan • Islington Transport Strategy 2019–2041 • Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2017–2020 • Housing Strategy3 • Housing Asset…

… economy principles are embedded in local businesses and supply chains are sustainable. • Tree cover is maximised and local biodiversity protected. • Any outstanding emissions are offset through carbon sequestration and other methods. 15 Figure 4. Energy advisor 16 Carbon Emissions: Any process that produces CO2 emissions, usually by burning fossil fuels. Carbon Neutral: The aim…

… reduction to as close to zero as possible. We will explore means to offset, including the use of our pension fund, subject to feasibility. Any remaining offsetting is likely to have to be done outside the borough and potentially by new technologies that become available in the coming years. In accordance with our Biodiversity Action Plan, we will ensure that any tree planting done to offset…

… carbon emissions will be done in a way that enhances biodiversity. Collective action Islington Council is only directly responsible for around 4% of the borough’s emissions, with around another 5% coming from boilers in homes of council tenants. Therefore, it will not be enough to rely solely on the council to take all of the action necessary. Becoming a net zero borough will need each…