Including 6 closely related terms such as organisation, carbon reduction, and carbon economy.
… to act urgently in order to reduce carbon emissions to limit further global warming and associated environmental impacts. Global initiatives are now focused on limiting warming to well below 2oC, aligning to the pledges outlined in the Paris Agreement. Despite this, warming continues, with the impacts being felt both nationally and internationally. Across the UK, continued warming is projected to make…
… to reduce the climate impacts at both the local and national scale. South Kesteven District Council recognises the significant role it can play in helping to accelerate the national transition towards developing a low carbon economy, and declared a Climate Emergency in 2019. This report was commissioned by the Council to help achieve the carbon reduction targets set out in its’ declaration. Context…
… and sets out a number of strategic actions that SKDC should work towards in order to achieve their carbon reduction target. SKDC declared a climate emergency in September 2019, pledging to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint by at least 30% by 2030 and endeavouring to become net-zero carbon as soon as viable before 2050. • Achieving the 2030 target will reduce emissions from 7,600 tCO2e in 2018…
… reduction opportunities Section 3: Carbon Reduction Opportunities • The following section details several opportunities for carbon emission savings that SKDC should prioritise for implementation. Background information and assumptions behind calculations can be found in Appendix 2. • By setting a minimum 30% target from a baseline of 7,600 tCO2e/year in 2018/19, an average 190 tCO2e will need…
… - Roll out of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures Guildhall - Roll out of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures Stamford Arts - Roll out of energy efficiency measures 19 Section 3: Carbon reduction opportunities 2030 Carbon Reduction Pathway Projects have been phased out from lowest – highest costs in terms of pounds spent per ton of carbon saved (£/tCO2e abated…