Including 6 closely related terms such as low carbon, carbon approach, and carbon approach.
… their operating models. How to reduce emissions There are a wide range of measures that need to be taken by Sandwell’s businesses, and this reflects the varied nature of the goods and services our businesses provide. Businesses whose operating models rely on high carbon production methods need to transition to low carbon approaches. Those with connections to fossil fuel industries also need…
… with insulating their premises or transitioning their fleet to EV. Establishing a ‘Green Business Network’ enables existing businesses to showcase their low- carbon approaches and an award scheme would give them recognition and publicity, as well as encouraging peer to peer support. A programme of training targeted at businesses to help them understand how to decarbonise is needed, along…
… that are already involved in, or moving towards ‘circular economy’ principles or trading in the low-carbon and environmental goods sector • Household waste and recycling – we can influence how much of the borough’s waste is recycled and how energy efficient the collection service is. • Greening the borough – we can directly influence how ‘green’ Sandwell becomes • Behavioural change – we can influence…
…, infrastructure, reputation and environment. Conversely, failing to respond adequately will impact negatively upon those areas too. Economic Nationally and globally, economies are moving away from traditional models based upon the on-going availability of fossil fuels and other natural resources, towards low-carbon models and a circular approach. Sandwell’s businesses, if supported correctly, could…
… residual emissions will have to be off-set (absorbed) through tree planting. Corporate Building Stock (47% of emissions) How to reduce emissions To reduce emissions, we need to reduce the demand we make for energy from the national grid. In terms of the buildings themselves, this would include: • insulating the walls and roofs and replacing windows • installing low-carbon forms of heating…