Including the closely related term carbon.
… measures including: the introduction of electrical vehicle charging points across the District in Council car parks; choosing Euro VI low-carbon dioxide vehicles in our own fleet; and delivering new Council buildings to high environmental BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard.” Back in 2013, Harborough District Council made a commitment to acting on climate change by signing the Climate Local agreement…
… Building on 16 December 2019. On 24 June 2019, the Council joined a growing number of local councils by declaring a ‘Climate Change Emergency’, renewing its Climate Action Plan and putting measures in place that will take it toward its goal of being ‘carbon neutral by 2030’. The Council has committed to working with residents and communities to support their actions…
… in reducing emissions and help them increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change. In 2018/19, 509 homes in the District received energy efficiency measures such as loft and cavity wall insulation which will save over 22,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) over a 20-year period. In addition, Collective Switching has been set up for District residents. All residents can now join the Council-led…
… and, in 2015, the council adopted a Climate Local Action Plan. This has contributed to a reduction in its carbon emissions by 41%. Earlier this year, the Council also signed up to the Plastics Pledge which encourages less reliance on single-use plastic. Cllr Bateman added: “Environmental impacts are now considered in all council business. I would urge local people to become involved, taking…