Including the closely related terms become carbon, become carbon, and carbon development.
… to represent over 80% of the country’s population, have declared climate emergency. Many authorities like Harrow have declared an ambition to become carbon neutral by 2030, with some like Nottingham aiming for sooner dates (2028). 3.10 There is now an overwhelming scientific consensus regarding the need to take urgent action to address the climate and ecological emergency. In November 2019, 11,000…
… and providing practical support and encouragement for our staff, members, partners and the public to take informed actions to address the climate and ecological challenges. A Socially Just Transition Ensuring a just transition to a sustainable and equitable low carbon future for all, particularly to ensure the vulnerable in our communities are supported and protected during this period…
… Plan, all major residential developments (i.e. 10 or more dwellings) are expected to achieve net zero carbon development. As a minimum there needs to be at least a 35% reduction in CO2 emissions (relative to the Building Regulations) achieved through on-site measures as part of the actual development (for example, energy efficient lights, triple glazing, low carbon heating systems, solar PV…
… panels etc), and any remaining emissions must be offset either by the developer directly using other land or through a monetary contribution payable to the Council so as to achieve net zero carbon development. Contributions are secured by way of planning obligations contained in Section 106 Agreements. 4.13 At present receipts are modest (c £24,000) due to the time-lag in between the grant…