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… set out in the Paris Agreement, it is essential the government policies in response to the economic crisis avoid locking nations into carbon intensive pathways, and instead steer economies towards a resilient, green recovery. In May 2020 the Committee on Climate Change called for government to use the economic recovery as an opportunity to accelerate the shift towards a low-carbon economy…

… this opportunity to create wider cycle lanes and walking spaces. • Low employment- The economic challenges ahead are expected lead to record low employment. Gatwick airport, for example, has seen 100s of job losses associated with ground staff, baggage handling, and flight staff. Investing in the low carbon economy presents a viable opportunity for upskilling and job creation. • Lobbying National…

… purchased electricity SCOPE 2 81% Other sources produced upstream and downstream SCOPE 3 Key Findings The Carbon Trust were commissioned in 2019 to complete a carbon footprint of Horsham District Council’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions for the 2018-19 financial year. The report is available here. The key findings were as follows: • The largest sources of emissions, accounting for 78…

… world Horsham District Council | Setting a Target https://www.unenvironment.org/resources/emissions-gap-report-2019 34 03 – SETTING A TARGET THINKING IN TERMS OF BUDGETS It is important when evaluating the most appropriate targets for Horsham that the overall carbon budget as well the target date is considered. Emissions now mean impacts later The most crucial element…

… of this approach is understanding the importance of cumulative carbon emissions. Once emitted, carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere for many decades, contributing to increasing the average global temperature. The carbon budget does not reset; it represents a fixed upper limit to emissions. This is analogous to a monthly payday cheque, you can spend it all on the first day after getting paid…