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Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

…. Emissions trajectory to net zero - Roadmap to 2050 3.3 As a borough, we must begin to reduce carbon emissions across all sectors immediately. Residents, businesses and community groups will all need to act to achieve the emissions reductions required. The council has set out a trajectory for the borough but only if all areas of society act, will the targets be met. Furthermore, achieving these targets…

… 35 5. Implementation 37 Our approach to prioritising actions 37 Monitoring 37 Funding 38 Engagement and Communications 38 Appendix 1 – Council carbon emissions 39 FOREWORD In June 2019, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead declared an environment and climate emergency. The issues driving this decision were, and remain, some of the most challenging ever faced by humanity. We…

… made as a council in June last year was to achieve a target of net zero carbon emissions in the borough by 2050, in line with the Government policy. We are aware that this is our minimum commitment and that, to be sure of addressing the challenges facing us, we need to try to bring the net carbon date forward when it becomes possible. The past 12 months have allowed us to develop the report…

… to achieve a sustainable future; by protecting and enhancing our natural environment and achieving rapid decarbonisation to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest. Our approach Climate change and the threats to our environment (e.g. loss of biodiversity, poor air and water quality) are global challenges in which everyone has a part to play. As a local authority we can take leadership…

… as possible. This strategy is focused on mitigation, our approach to adaptation will be developed separately in consultation with the relevant bodies. Vehicle usage (borough-wide) Electricity (homes) Gas and other heating fuels (homes) Gas and other fuels (commercial / industrial) Electricity (commercial / industrial) Carbon emission sources in the Royal Borough Page 5 Strategic…