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… further detail to our corporate plan to ensure this council plays a vital role in neutralising carbon emissions, reducing waste, increasing recycling, preventing biodiversity loss and maintaining a clean environment. Introduction Borough-wide emissions The Climate Change Act (2008) highlighted the UK’s aim to become carbon neutral by 2050. Brentwood Borough Council wants to do its bit…
… Behavioural changes Deliver quarterly workshops and campaigns for local residents on a range of subjects designed to reduce their environmental impact Ongoing Use the Brentwood Environmental Business Alliance (BEBA) to educate and encourage local businesses to reduce their environmental impact Ongoing Reduce CO2 Support biodiversity Reduce waste The council only has direct control over 2-5…
… is to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible, and offset any emissions. There are several environmental issues, which all link to climate change. These include energy use, waste management and biodiversity. This plan identifies the key changes which need to be made to reduce Brentwood borough’s carbon footprint and environmental impact. The baseline is currently being established, and KPIs…
… to: • Plant wildflowers in council flower beds to encourage an increase in biodiversity • Identify and implement mowing schemes that enable ecosystems to thrive where practical • Encourage new developments to include design features beneficial to biodiversity such as the use of Bee Bricks, green walls and roofs and managing undeveloped space • Implement tree planting and management programmes across…
… implementation of initiatives to combat the issue of littering and fly tipping, reducing the impact on wildlife The natural environment can help reduce the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through processes including photosynthesis and carbon storage. Biodiversity is also threatened by climate change and so it is important that we protect the natural environment. Action Passivhaus…