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… that York’s’ greenhouse gas emissions are mostly from buildings (32% residential and 30% commercial) and from transport (28%) and that significant emissions reductions are required to achieve our net zero ambition. If we do all we can with the currently available options, we will reduce emissions by 77% by 20302; but we will need to go further. We will need to go further through new scientific…

… reductions across every sector is the decarbonisation of York’s energy system. Energy, in the form of heat and power, is used across the city by our residential, commercial and institutional buildings as well as in our industrial and agricultural processes. This energy use accounts for 62% of our total carbon emissions. Since 2005, total energy consumption in York has reduced by 22%; and over…

… change but accounts for less than 4% of total emissions in York. We will need to work together and mobilise the city’s public, private, community, faith, education and academic sectors to successfully deliver our objectives. As part of this Strategy, we have produced a Net Zero Carbon Pathway for York to 2030 that is consistent with our fair contribution to the Paris Agreement. We know…

… the devastating impact a global temperature rise of 2°C would have on our planet and the importance of limiting warming to 1.5°C. In response, the UK has committed to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. In 2019, the council declared a Climate Emergency and set an ambition for York to be net zero carbon by 2030. York recognises its place as a leader on climate action. Since 2005…

… to council owned assets, procurement or council led activities, however some convening power may exist. Weaker Operators of emissions sources are not clearly defined, influence limited to lobbying central government. Figure 1: Level of control and influence of City of York Council over carbon emissions Businesses With over 7,000 businesses and a Gross Value Added (GVA) of £6.5bn, York…