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Charnwood Borough Council

… the following actions and objectives: A. We will measure and reduce carbon emissions across our buildings and operations, including our fleet • Prepare and implement a Carbon Neutral Plan • Review low carbon solutions across Council buildings, operations and fleet • Improve energy efficiency of Council IT equipment • Support tree planting across Charnwood to offset CO2 emissions, provide…

… in the Borough. This Climate Change Strategy sets out our commitment to local action on climate change. We expect to make a full contribution that reduces carbon emissions and improves resilience to the effects of a changing climate and extreme weather events. The strategy also recognises that our local contribution is part of a complex challenge that involves all of us both nationally and globally…

… and plans and encourage others to consider how they can make a difference to the environment. Carbon emissions from activities in Charnwood fell by 26% between 2005 and 2015, consistent with UK reductions of 28% over the same period, despite an increase in population. We have reduced the impact of our own operations on climate change by developing and implementing a Carbon Management Plan…

… (2015) which aimed to reduce carbon emissions by 15% by 2020. In February 2019 we reported a 32% decrease in emissions reducing the Council’s carbon footprint from 2,133 tCO2e in 2012/13 to 1,436 tCO2e in 2017/18. We want to see a further reduction in carbon emissions and there is a role for all of us to play; every resident, business, school and community group. For example…

…, the electricity we use in Charnwood generates significant amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Whilst the majority of our electricity is generated outside the Borough we can reduce the amount we use. Subject to procurement regulations, we can also choose to buy local produce which not only supports our local economy it also reduces carbon emissions from freight transport and travel…