Including 11 closely related terms such as reduce carbon, carbon emission, and carbon footprint.
… by the council, our communities, and partners. TRANSPORT Transport is one of the biggest contributors of carbon emissions in Gateshead. A shift to low or zero-emissions vehicles has great potential to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. Encouraging active travel (walking or cycling) and public transport as alternatives to private cars are important ways to reduce the environmental…
…. *FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIONS: PLEASE GO TO PAGE 15 ENERGY AND HEAT Establishing renewable or low-carbon sources of heat and power for our homes, commercial premises and public buildings will make an important contribution to cutting borough-wide carbon emissions. New technologies are emerging and developing that allow us to use renewable sources of electricity, and alternatives to natural gas…
… the development of green industries *FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIONS: PLEASE GO TO PAGE 15 COMMUNITY The Council’s own activities only account for a small proportion of the Borough’s overall carbon footprint. That is why action taken by, and with, our communities is necessary to make a real difference to Gateshead’s overall carbon and environmental impact. Establishing or supporting community…
… for reducing, as rapidly as possible, the carbon emissions resulting from the Council’s activities. • Influence and inspire partners across the borough to help deliver this goal through all relevant strategies, plans and shared resources. • Proactively include young people in the process, ensuring that they have a voice in shaping the future. • Call on the UK Government to provide the powers…
…. The environmental audit is the most in-depth assessment of the council’s environmental and carbon footprint ever carried out. It has helped us understand what we are doing well, and what improvements we could make. ACTION PLAN We have used the audit’s findings to develop an action plan to reduce the Council’s carbon footprint and deliver on the commitments made in our Climate Emergency declaration…