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Buckinghamshire Council

… immensely satisfied with what has been achieved so far. The Council’s ‘21/’22 carbon emissions (6,095 TCO2e) were far less than the carbon budget that was set (7,407 TCO2e). We have secured Government grants in excess of £10.3m to progress initiatives, introduced more electric vehicles into fleets and sizeable solar photovoltaic systems on buildings providing Council services, planted impressive…

… emissions compared to those from 1990. We have kept comfortably within our carbon budget for ‘21/’22 (7,407 TCO2e) and are on track to reduce our carbon emissions by at least 75% by 2030. 11 Table 2 - Buckinghamshire Council’s Carbon Emissions Activity 2021/22 Annual Carbon Emissions (TCO2e) % of Annual Emissions Buildings – Gas Consumption 1,624 27% Buildings – Electricity…

…. These severe weather events have been a useful reminder of the urgent need to reduce global carbon emissions and implement measures to adapt to a changing climate. This document provides an update on the significant progress made against the aims, objectives, and actions set out in our Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy within the year following its adoption on 19 October 2021. Details…

… and Amersham Depot (which will save up to 228 tonnes of CO2e per annum), 200 business have been assisted by Low Carbon Workspaces to reduce their carbon footprints and energy costs, and 64 accredited school travel plans have been established. Results from several schemes have, once again, confirmed widespread interest in delivering a zero carbon future for Buckinghamshire. Environmentally…

… Change and Air Quality Strategy. It is of note that emissions over the reporting year have been influenced by changes to behaviours and the operations of organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Progress against Aim 1: Work alongside national Government with the objective to achieve net zero carbon emissions for Buckinghamshire as a whole by 2050. Area greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…