Including 21 closely related terms such as carbon emission, carbon emissions, and gas emissions.
… . How are we doing so far? A 17% decrease of greenhouse gas emissions was recorded between 2019/20 and 2020/21. Some of the key areas the council is working on to further reduce emissions are summarised below. To view the council’s full annual climate change reports, please visit the Sustainable Scotland Network. Action to reduce council emissions…
… and to ensure that construction of new buildings has minimal carbon impact. Transport Emissions from the council’s vehicle fleet mainly come from diesel fuel, the replacement of which for our HGV and large bus fleet presents a challenge. At the start of 2022, 8% of the council’s fleet has already been changed to electric…
… Change Strategy 2020-2030 here . Journey to Net Zero Moray Council aims to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. You can read the full Route Map to Net Zero here…
… Waste Moray has excellent recycling rates. Changes to waste management arrangements have recently seen a further increase in recycling and reduction of waste going to landfill. Gases emitted from landfill account for a large proportion of the council’s total emissions so diverting waste from landfill is a key priority. Progressive capping at the landfill site…
…, this and a programme to implement supporting infrastructure will continue. Other zero carbon emission alternatives are also being explored. Food Moray Council signed the Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration in September 2021, committing us to developing sustainable food policies and strategies…