Including 10 closely related terms such as carbon budget, sixth carbon budget, and sixth carbon budget.
… at an unprecedented scale. The science indicates there is still time to limit temperature rises, but only if we act now. The Sixth Carbon Budget report (December 2020) – this CCC report gave recommendations to the government and local councils for delivering the UK’s net zero ambition. Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution – the government’s 10-point plan had the key objectives of Building…
… officers and councillors as well as 17 local businesses and 18 community champions 300 pledges made 450 tonnes CO2e savings estimated Decarbonisation plans Delivered for 30 public buildings including: 15 schools 5 leisure centres Business support 17 local small businesses supported to reduce carbon emissions through our Business Carbon Support pilot programme 15 businesses have received Green…
… 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. However, this initiative will also deliver the co-benefit of improved physical and mental health for residents through increased physical activity and improved air quality…
… climate actions can reduce costs – for example saving money on energy bills – and others can have significant benefits to the local economy. For example: ● create new jobs in the low carbon economy ● support a just transition by delivering training to those in high carbon industries ● encourage people to spend more time in town centres ● create a better environment for local businesses…
… the council’s own direct carbon footprint is just a small part of North Somerset’s total emissions, there are many reasons to tackle it as an urgent priority. The council can benefit from Government grants such as the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. This can not only reduce emissions, but also demonstrate what is possible and stimulate the green economy. The council also has increasing…