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London Borough of Camden

… people together to design solutions to the crisis. Recent initiatives such as the Citizens’ Assembly and the Think & Do climate pop-up show how a new wave of community participation in climate action can achieve this. Investing in initiatives to reduce carbon emissions can also create economic opportunities and jobs for people in Camden through the low carbon economy. Action to reduce…

… reduction has been achieved through improving the energy efficiency of our own estate through our Carbon Reduction Programme, and in some cases, by building new, highly efficient buildings such as 5 Pancras Square. Decarbonisation of the UK electricity grid (see Fact Bank) has also contributed to these reductions. While Camden’s council housing is not included within this footprint, we know…

… they deliver an effective improvement on carbon emissions reduction Social justice and inclusion – the climate crisis and social inequality are inextricably linked and disadvantaged groups suffer disproportionately from the adverse effects of climate change.4 The Climate Action Plan is designed to work for everyone living and working in Camden. Leadership by example – The council acknowledges its role…

… such as wind and solar. However, this means that over time the emissions from heating buildings with gas will become the key challenge in the journey to a zero carbon Camden. To help solve this we need to improve the energy efficiency of buildings to reduce heating demand, and replace gas heating systems with low carbon alternatives such as air or ground source heat pumps. We will also need…

… Alliance members have reported carbon dioxide reductions. Commercial and industrial carbon dioxide emissions are now University College London and University of London are targeting a zero carbon estate by has over 350 member organisations from across the borough including major organisation and small local-businesses. As well as the Council there are many large organisations based…