Including 15 closely related terms such as emissions, emissions levels, and emissions reduction.
… into the atmosphere. This research was done using Tyndall Centre data and a SCATTER (Setting City Area Targets and Trajectories for Emissions Reductions) model. The SCATTER graph overleaf demonstrates how Stockport’s carbon budget can be spent over the next 18 years to enable us to meet our target to become carbon neutral by 2038. Crucially, the graph shows that large scale change needs to happen now…
…: Unlike the SCATTER pathways, this is based on climate science, not tangible energy supply and demand measures within the region. This Pathway is one way of allocating a finite, carbon budget (the area underneath, Alternatively, the same budget would last 7 years at current emissions levels. GMCA target data for Carbon Neutrality 44% reduction against 2017 levels 86% reduction against 2017…
… flight, Manchester to Madrid 4.6 tonnes Return flight, Manchester to Hong Kong 4.8 tonnes per year 5 miles commute to work each way in rush hour 9 4. Stockport Picture 4. Stockport Picture To meet our commitment, we commissioned research to understand Stockport’s carbon emissions profile. This is a mathematical process that calculates how much carbon dioxide is put…
… makes up just 5% of Stockport’s carbon emissions. But every agreement – the Paris Agreement, the Climate Change Act and our Climate Emergency – needs action from the 100%. We all have our part to play. 10 We all have our part to play 11 Current Emissions Profile Summary Figure 1: SCATTER sector inventory for direct and indirect emissions within Stockport 2017 Total Buildings…
… to shape the market. We also want to put people at the heart of our action plan and will continue to work with our public sector partners, businesses and local communities so that everyone can play their part in reducing carbon. 95% 5% Council Emissions Borough-wide Emissions 16 STOCKPORT Climate action now Can Stockport CAN is not only the name of our strategy, it is a call to action…