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… Plan links with other key strategies, plans and partnerships. The Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan 4 Achieving net zero emissions means attaining a balance between GHG emissions into and removals from the earth’s atmosphere. In Suffolk, we are emitting far greater quantities than we are removing, which this Plan seeks to address. GHG emissions removal technologies (such as carbon capture…

… boilers with heat pumps or low carbon heat networks. Addressing energy efficiency of domestic properties will also deliver cost savings and health benefits, making this change a pivotal opportunity to impact the quality of life for Suffolk residents. Businesses and industry need to reduce their energy use and switch to zero carbon sources. This transition, alongside reducing carbon emissions…

…-making powers and duties. But even then, this only influences around a third of total emissions in the area. Our journey to net zero in Suffolk therefore requires action from businesses, individuals, skills and training providers and the wider community. It is also affected by national issues, such as the carbon intensity of grid electricity. Suffolk’s public sector organisations are working…

… and ensure that Suffolk reaches its target. Cumulative carbon emissions reduction potential https://www.suffolkobservatory.info/environment/suffolk-climate-emergency-dashboard/#/view-report/04f70e9e81d54d578c2ccdc0c5456e23/___iaFirstFeature/G3 The Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan 8 Accountability and review Each of us is accountable for ensuring a sustainable future for Suffolk…

…. Increased proportion of local renewable energy procurement. Purchase electricity from local and community owned renewables projects through long term agreements. Cleaner power Goals: Grow Suffolk’s low carbon energy production capacity. Develop Suffolk’s low carbon economy. Public sector leads the way with renewable energy production. Support the development of a smart and flexible grid…