Including 7 closely related terms such as organisation, manage, and carbon reduction.
…/downloads/file/7401/corporate_plan_2019-23 6 In addition to the benefits that achieving net zero carbon emissions will have on climate change, a well-managed carbon reduction programme will also offer substantial positive effects, known as co-benefits, on a wide range of other interrelated issues, including fuel poverty, air quality, health and wellbeing and economic growth. The work required…
… into the atmosphere from an organisation’s activities is balanced by an equivalent amount being removed. Typically, this would be achieved by determining the organisation’s carbon footprint and deciding how best to counteract these emissions via renewable energy generation or carbon offsetting, and sometimes carbon emissions reductions. An organisation can demonstrate carbon neutrality, whilst still…
… benefits wherever possible. This may range from small Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and rain gardens, to solar farms and green roofs. 7. Work with Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership (GFirst LEP) and other authorities and organisations to rapidly grow the green economy, by investing in economic activities that promote reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy…
…. The Government has already started this journey by committing to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 203016. Policies such as this will lead to reduced carbon emissions, a reduced number of petrol and diesel cars on the road, and will help to improve Cheltenham’s air quality. Ongoing & Completed Whilst we are not the Highways Authority and therefore have limited control over…
… the scale of change, we must all bear in mind that we cannot afford not to act. But also that we can all contribute to a brighter future for all. Cheltenham can make a difference. Councillor Max Wilkinson Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency February 2022 3 Contents 1. Introduction Page 4 2. Purpose of the Climate Emergency Action Plan Page 5 3. Jargon-busting and achieving Carbon Net Zero…