Including 19 closely related terms such as emissions, waste emissions, and associated carbon.
…-health. 4. Tackling waste emissions Waste represents a small proportion of Solihull’s carbon footprint, however actions to reduce waste and increase recycling can deliver multiple benefits. Costs of actions are low and carbon savings are low-medium. 5. Tackling industry emissions Emissions from industrial processes and energy intensive industries are relatively low in Solihull…
… are the cost of delivering the action, the estimated associated carbon reductions and environmental, inclusive growth and health related co-benefits. Each goal was assessed to understand their impact in these areas, summarized below. 1. & 2. Tackling building emissions Focusing on energy demand buildings is a key priority for the Borough. Actions across the building sector are low to medium cost…
… and will require collaboration with organisations and national government. Costs are low with no direct payback and potential carbon savings are high. Emissions reduction within industry increases productivity and competitiveness of local businesses. 6. Tackling natural environment emissions Protecting and enhancing the natural environment in Solihull has the potential to deliver multiple benefits…
… barriers to implementation. Key identified action opportunities included an information hub for businesses to share knowledge and best practice, a full funded energy assessment regime for all buildings and mapping of the Borough’s natural capital assets. Action Plan Objectives: Identify actions SMBC can take to reduce GHG emissions across the Borough; Estimate the carbon savings, costs…
… not just carbon reduction. Costs are typically medium to low with the exception of addressing residual emissions through offsetting. 7. Tackling energy supply emissions There are a number of opportunities to increase local renewable energy supply and decarbonise electricity and heat across the Borough. Costs vary depending on the action and carbon savings are typically medium to high. Increasing…