Including 11 closely related terms such as reduce, reduce carbon, and achieve carbon.
…. In order to remain within this “allowance” a carbon reduction programme of mitigation measures should be put in place to achieve a minimum 13.4% year on year carbon reduction. If the proposed trajectory is followed it will be possible to achieve carbon neutrality by 2041, with 5% of the budget remaining. This action will require, national and local action. It cannot be achieved by the local…
… emergency. Waverley Borough Council had never before declared a state of emergency of any kind, and this is significant. For this is not merely another policy initiative; it is an attempt to ensure we do everything we can as a council as part of a worldwide movement to reduce carbon emissions to a level which will keep global temperatures in check. In essence, we are doing our bit to avoid…
… purchased (Scope 2) and indirect emissions from energy consumption from all our outsourced buildings and service delivery (Scope 3). The adoption of the Carbon Management Plan in 2010 and the Energy Efficiency Plan in 2015 took the council through a carbon reduction journey. Since 2008 we have seen a natural growth in population and social housing provision, we have increased the service…
… is keen to promote the transition to economies that are low carbon and resource efficient. High level targets We will: Develop a strategy to provide incentives and support for local businesses to operate on a sustainable model and commit to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 Incorporate a preference for using local suppliers when procuring goods and services taking…
… ......................................................................................... 14 THE PATH TO BECOMING CARBON NEUTRAL .................................................. 14 VISION ................................................................................................................................................ 15 THE COUNCIL’S ROLE .......................................................................................................................... 15…