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London Borough of Southwark

… economy and released the UK’s Sixth Carbon Budget. The CCC outlined that low- carbon investment in emitting sectors would stimulate jobs, stabilise future economic resilience, and mitigate climate related risks. In Southwark, this strategy should build on our aim to invest in resilient communities, a carbon neutral economy and a clean and thriving natural environment. People are valuing clean air…

… Southwark’s emissions To achieve our target of being carbon neutral by 2030, Southwark needs to know how much carbon it is producing now, what our total ‘carbon budget’ is, and how the various decisions over the next decade will impact on that carbon. This strategy sets out a map of where and how our carbon is produced and the impact of our proposals to reduce it. There is not a definitive set…

… Emissions Estimated figures from 2021 show that around 88% of the borough’s total carbon emissions are not within direct control of the council, and around 12% are. The council has been taking steps to reduce the carbon emissions from its own operations. From a 2008 baseline, the council has reduced its own carbon by 36.7%. We have done this through a range of measures such as consolidation…

… standard of B or above. (EPC B) ─ Low carbon development: Secure low carbon buildings and infrastructure via borough planning. ─ Low carbon transport: Halve road journeys made by petrol and diesel via combined measures that can restrict polluting journeys and incentivise sustainable and active travel options. 17 ─ Renewable power: Secure 100% renewable energy for London’s…

… as a core principle. 5. Ensure the recovery does not lock-in greenhouse gas emissions or increased risk. 6. Strengthen incentives to reduce emissions when considering tax changes. The CCC outlined that low-carbon investment in emitting sectors would stimulate jobs, stabilise future economic resilience, and mitigate climate related risks. Business and health professionals also made similar…