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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

… of climate change from occurring. In order to meet its target to be ‘net zero’ by 2050 the UK will have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors including transport, energy supply, construction, residential, business, agriculture and waste. But as well as reducing emissions we should also increase the rate at which carbon dioxide is absorbed from the atmosphere. This can be achieved…

… the Borough and the Tees Valley • Undertaking further work to assess the viability of developing battery storage facilities and district energy schemes - utilising renewable energy sources 1c. Take other action to reduce harmful emissions This should include: • Reducing carbon emissions by minimising waste • Utilising ‘carbon foot-printing tools13 to assess the impact of activities and operations…

… on how we operate as an organisation, we also want to work with partners to achieve change at the Borough scale and have wider influence where possible. Figure 1: UK greenhouse gas emissions and local authorities 4 Page 4 | Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 Therefore the strategy seeks to make a difference in three ways: 1. By focusing on Council…

… emissions Objectives: a) Reduce energy demand wherever possible b) Accelerate the shift towards use of sustainable energy c) Take other action to reduce harmful emissions d) Capture and store carbon in woodlands and other natural habitats Aim 2: Protect and enhance the natural environment Objectives: a) Protect, extend and connect areas of natural habitat and help address the decline…

… change, with carbon dioxide comprising 80% of total emissions. But other greenhouse gases also have a major impact, principally methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride. For example, over a 100-years one tonne of methane generates 28 times the amount of warming compared to one tonne of carbon dioxide; so although methane only represents 12% of total…