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East Dunbartonshire Council

… objectives: Environmental Zero Carbon: Reducing Carbon Emissions Use of fossil fuels releases carbon, forming a layer which traps heat and contributes to temperature rises with consequent changes in weather patterns, creating challenges for the survival and wellbeing of species. To mitigate climate change, carbon reduction will be pursued by applying the energy hierarchy5, especially in relation…

… looking beyond the carbon released directly from within our boundaries and being accountable for emissions that occur further afield as a result of our increasing rates of consumption, for example through the consumption of goods in the Far East and the effects of their transportation to Scotland. The Net Scottish Emissions Account (NSEA), against which the achievement of Scotland’s greenhouse gas…

… to buildings and transport. Efficient use of water resources will also be encouraged within Council-owned operations and in the wider community, to save carbon. Reduction of landfill and protection of the natural environment will also be recognised for their role in reducing carbon emissions. Maximising Resilience to the Impacts of Climate Change The delayed effect of carbon emissions on the climate…

… data as having decreasing emissions: 100 80 60 40 20 0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Figure 1 – Scotland’s carbon footprint (greenhouse gas emissions on a consumption basis) 1998-2012 (Source: Key Scottish Environment Statistics 2015) 15 16 What? The SCCF is intended as a foundation for considering how Council policies, programmes…

… BIP Business Improvement Plan BREEAM Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method CAMP Corporate Asset Management Plan CEEF Central Energy Efficiency Fund CLD Community Learning and Development CMP Carbon Management Plan CPD Continuing Professional Development CPP Community Planning Partnership EDS Economic Development Strategy EDVA East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action…