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London Borough of Haringey

… to implement change. • Action Owner: Finance / HR / Carbon Management • Cost: Projects may increase in capital costs, but often deliver revenue savings. To be assessed on a case-by-case basis. • Measurable metrics: % of key decisions that have considered carbon reduction; % of the Council finance portfolio investing in low carbon investments. • Potential Carbon reduction: Significant…

…, as the Council investments (such as pension) have the potential to help grow the low carbon industrial sector and reduce indirect Council emissions. • The detailed actions for Objective C3 are listed below. 1. All council decisions need to factor in carbon reduction. Ongoing. Owner: Carbon Management, Corporate Policy, Cabinet. 2. To review the Council’s banking and pension investments, ensure…

… chain, including food suppliers, and other businesses as part of carbon reduction programme, from 2020. Owner: Carbon Management / Procurement. Note: Subject to approval by the relevant service area. Supports local wealth agenda. 5. Promote vegetarian and vegan food that is locally produced at Council events through our procurement strategies, from 2021. Owner: All Services / Procurement…

… together to address the Climate Emergency. Since the draft Action Plan was launched a year ago, we have not stopped action on delivering carbon reduction projects. In the last year we have started our School Streets Programme, worked with local businesses on e-cargo bikes, and started the Homes for Haringey retrofit programmes. We are delivering policy documents such as the New Local Plan…

… reduce carbon emissions from the borough by 36.7% and Haringey is on target in meeting the 40% reduction by 2020 (also known as 40:20 target) from our 2005 baseline. Our historic success in reducing emissions in the borough is due to our proactive working with businesses, the community and other stakeholders. Our work has included undertaking pilot studies and projects, encouraging active…