Including the closely related terms become carbon, and become carbon.
… warming. 2.2. In June 2019, a new statutory target for net-zero greenhouse gases by 2050 was introduced to end the UK’s contribution to global emissions. This, along with a government motion to declare a Climate Change Emergency in May 2019 has resulted in over 200 Local Authorities declaring a Climate Emergency with targets to become carbon neutral. 2.3. The current performance…
… estate and assets, in leading the community through its roles as a regulator and as a service provider. Page 4 of 16 2.5. Whilst a number of policies and initiatives have already been taken which help to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change, it is clear that to become carbon neutral we need to do more to reduce energy usage, generate local power and/or offset…
… by increasing carbon removal. 2.6. This report seeks to provide an options appraisal of climate change mitigation and adaption. A Climate Change Action Plan is included in Appendix 2 which sets out our commitment to reducing our emissions and supporting and promoting actions that can be taken by local people and businesses in becoming carbon neutral. 2.7. It should be noted that this report has…
… been passed by more than 200 Local Authorities, with more declaring all the time. However, these are voluntary declarations; there is no legal requirement for local authorities to declare and similarly there are no guidelines for making a declaration. 3.5. Those councils that have declared Climate Emergencies have also, as a consequence set targets to become carbon neutral. The most…
… which is available on our website and details our eligibility criteria for residents that are not eligible for funding through ‘affordable warmth’ to extend ECO funding to more residents to reduce fuel poverty. 6.3.5. To support energy saving/carbon reduction in residential accommodation, ESBC is actively promoting and supporting the Staffordshire Warm Homes Fund which provides funding…