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… into goods and services that are part of the green economy over the next year. Businesses can take actions that not only reduce carbon emissions but also reduce costs and have a positive impact on society. Steps to reduce energy consumption, influence behaviour change (among employees, customers and networks) and engage local supply chains, supports our net zero ambition, ensures businesses…

… transport priorities, and York’s economy. Almost 2,000 responses were received, with some of the main themes including: Page | 11  80% agreed with York’s ambition to become a net zero carbon city by 2030  70% of residents have already taken action to reduce their carbon footprint  Cost is seen as a major barrier for doing more to reduce carbon emissions Engagement…

….................................................................................................................................. 37 Page | 2 York Climate Change Strategy: A City Fit for the Future Foreword The York Climate Change Strategy, “A City Fit for the Future” was developed by the city for the city. It sets out our vision to be net zero and provides a framework to both reduce carbon and be more climate resilient by 2030. This strategy is your strategy to help guide everyone’s actions…

… and decisions over the decade ahead. Across the city, our beautiful built heritage is energy intensive, and our Roman and Viking roads were not built for modern traffic. Today’s ways of living and working further add to the challenges of reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, cutting carbon emissions, and making us more resilient in the presence of increasingly frequent and severe weather events…

…, set an ambition for York to be net zero carbon and established an independent Climate Commission for the city. Reducing our carbon emissions and adapting to a changing climate are crucial to ensure that York is a city fit for the future. Since 2005, emissions across York have reduced by 39%, but there is still more that we can do. The council is taking a leading role in tackling climate…