Including 13 closely related terms such as overall emissions, emissions, and emissions reduction.
… can have on our overall emissions. The CMP is the lead document for the council’s overall emission reduction target. Contaminated Land Strategy Under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the council has been given duties and responsibilities regarding contaminated land in its area. In summary, the council’s duties under the legislation are to: • inspect the district for land…
… and future environmental challenges, and to collaborate with others as we do that. In individual areas of environmental policy, Scotland already has strong, ambitious strategies in place. • In 2018, the Scottish Government published its Climate Change Plan which details how they will continue to drive progress towards the currently legislated emissions reduction target of 80% by 2050. In response…
… to the international Paris Agreement, they have made Scotland’s existing climate legislation even tougher, setting a 90% emissions reduction target for 2050 and also that the earliest achievable date for reaching net-zero emissions is regularly reviewed. As soon as a target date for reaching net-zero emissions can be set credibly and responsibly, they will write that date into law. • The Scottish Government…
… Plan The Biodiversity Action Plan details the actions required across North Lanarkshire to safeguard vulnerable species and protect and enhance key habitats at an ecosystem scale. 6 Environment Strategy 2019 7 Strategies and Plans Carbon Management Plan Climate Change is the most significant issue facing our planet. The Carbon Management Plan (CMP) details the council’s climate actions…
… in terms of mitigation, adaptation and sustainability. The actions and activities contained therein, contribute to a targeted reduction of the council’s greenhouse gas emissions. The CMP’s primary focus is on the council’s non-domestic emissions however it contains a snapshot of activities associated with the council’s social landlord function, acknowledging the positive impact the domestic sector…