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… Newham recovery strategy. Our plans to respond to climate emergency are integrated into the most important building blocks of the council’s strategic approach. BACKGROUND In April 2019, Newham declared a climate emergency, committed us to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 20502. These ambitious, but necessary, targets are our contribution to meeting…
… 7,125 tonnes of C02, a 42% reduction within the timeframe of this administration (since 2017/18); and some 58 per cent since data collection commenced in 2014/15. The table below illustrates annual emissions for the Council as an organisation. Year Carbon Emissions (tonnes of CO2) 2014/2015 16,847 2015/2016 14,969 2016/2017 14,164 2017/2018 12,329 2018/2019 9,216 2019/2020 7,125…
… and planet. By focusing on fresh produce with lower carbon emissions, this initiative provides good quality healthy food that benefits both people and the environment. This is an exemplar of good practice which we hope will be replicated across both the public and private sectors. Eat for free in Primary Schools Mayor Fiaz has guaranteed the continuation of the Newham Eat for Free programme - which…
…, and an inclusive economy. When these grants come to an end, businesses will continue to be supported to adopt green ambitions through our Community Wealth Building Pledge grants. These provide up to £10,000 for businesses committed to our pledge ambitions, and to support businesses adopt green practises and reduce carbon emissions in the borough. A Just Transition for Skills We have begun to look…
… for our residents. Our facilities management team are also accelerating changes towards our carbon neutral and carbon zero targets. We are also working to decarbonise the Council’s pension fund. WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED IN THE LAST YEAR: Energy management to reduce emissions Our Energy Policy and Energy Management Plan aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent from the Council’s operational…