Including 4 closely related terms such as carbon emission, carbon emissions, and carbon budget.
… is laid out for our own estate and operations which are responsible for the majority of our emissions. Key activities which move the borough towards the 2041 target are also included. Reaching net zero by 2030 is not just about having low emissions at that point, but about being on a falling trajectory en route to 2030. The same is the true of the 2041 target. To stay within our carbon budget…
… is resilient to the impacts of climate change (adaptation). We know that the impacts of climate change are greater on the poorest and most vulnerable members of society and so in Sandwell, we will need to go further than other areas to protect and support our residents. Current Situation In order for Sandwell to be net zero by 2041, we need to stay within a defined carbon budget of 9.1million tonnes…
…. The modelling defines the budget period as being up to 2100. Based on the latest data available, Sandwell produced 1.4million tonnes of carbon in 2018, which without any change in activities, sets us on a course for producing 115million tonnes by 2100, rather than 9.1. We will have used up our carbon budget in the next 6 to 7 years, unless we begin to make significant reductions in the borough’s…
… emissions. Despite the massive shock to the economy caused by the pandemic, emissions only reduced by 5% - 7% - to reach 2041, our emissions need to decrease by 13% every year. We will not get to absolute zero carbon emissions and so it is vital that we find ways to absorb some of the borough’s emissions, whilst remembering that emission reductions must be our top priority, rather than seeing…
… | Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Carbon Literacy Our aim to become a net zero organisation will be significantly enhanced when officers and members understand the implications of their actions upon climate change. It will support decision making processes and mean we have the required knowledge to ensure our actions are compatible with our net zero targets. What we need to do Recognised…