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Brentwood Borough Council

… further detail to our corporate plan to ensure this council plays a vital role in neutralising carbon emissions, reducing waste, increasing recycling, preventing biodiversity loss and maintaining a clean environment. Introduction Borough-wide emissions The Climate Change Act (2008) highlighted the UK’s aim to become carbon neutral by 2050. Brentwood Borough Council wants to do its bit…

… and aims to be carbon neutral within its own activity and borough-wide by 2040. The council has been action-orientated and has already made several steps to reduce its environmental impact including carbon emissions. Carbon neutrality is achieved when the concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere do not change, as any emissions are offset. The key to achieving carbon neutrality…

…, as well as our rail links to London. Technology is constantly evolving, with biofuels, electric and hydrogen powered vehicles expected to become the norm in the future. contribution of total carbon emissions in the borough54% In order to support the change in transportation technologies and reduce emissions from transport in the borough, the council aims to: • Roll out ‘Phase 1’ of 20 EV…

… (long term) • Ensure that all council developments maximise sustainable transport links, healthy living and the creation of outdoor usable space • Ensure the council is involved with and engaged in the work of environmental and community groups • Strive to deliver class-leading low carbon infrastructure for all council buildings including social housing Action To support this, the council aims…

… implementation of initiatives to combat the issue of littering and fly tipping, reducing the impact on wildlife The natural environment can help reduce the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through processes including photosynthesis and carbon storage. Biodiversity is also threatened by climate change and so it is important that we protect the natural environment. Action Passivhaus…