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Norfolk County Council

…://ghgprotocol.org/ Norfolk’s Carbon Footprint As set out in our Climate Policy, Norfolk County Council commits to using its wide range of powers, influence and partnerships in support of the county’s clean, low carbon development. We will help to keep Norfolk in step UK-wide target to reach net zero by 2050, which includes the trajectory set out in the national carbon budgets to achieve 78% reduction…

… Strategy. By delivering our strategy, we will play our part in supporting the national effort to reduce the impacts of climate change and meet net zero targets in a way that aligns with Norfolk’s context and priorities. Our Council’s Carbon Footprint Norfolk County Council is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions on its estates by 2030. We will do this by: • Making our…

… the amount of waste we create and send to landfill can prevent pollution entering our soils and waterways. Co-benefits of Climate Action A co-benefit is an additional or extra benefit we receive when addressing an issue or concern. One example might be an initiative to increase cycling in a particular community, with a primary objective of reducing carbon emissions from transport locally…

… – for example saving money on energy bills – and others can have significant benefits to the local economy. For example: • creating new jobs in the low carbon economy • creating a better environment for local businesses to thrive. Inclusive growth There are a number of climate actions which can help tackle inequalities and bring our communities together at the same time…

… lighting stock. The project is now in its final phases, leaving only 5% of streetlights left to be converted. Once completed, we anticipate additional annual carbon savings of 200 tonnes of CO2. In our most recent initiative, we are reducing our total street lighting stock by 2%, equating to about 1,000 units across Norfolk. This de-illumination strategy is part of our commitment to achieving net…