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Westminster City Council

… for businesses to reduce carbon emissions. Support small businesses to access finance and skills for projects that reduce their carbon impact, such as accessing and installing low carbon energy. Simplify and increase access to green finance. Support the green agenda through our economic development and business support programmes. Maximise emissions savings through purchasing sustainable goods…

… carbon emissions by 75% in comparison to a standard maintenance scheme. This was achieved by using electric tools, recycled and lower carbon materials, and low carbon fuels and vehicles. The council will be piloting the low carbon delivery model across several more planned maintenance schemes in 2021/22. Delivering over 1,000 on-street electric vehicle charge points across the city, the highest…

… groups to craft their own proposals for reducing carbon emissions in their local area. Launch an interactive web page for residents to share projects, ideas, best practice and experiences. Support residents to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce energy use. Support and drive energy improvements in privately rented homes, focusing on the worst performing properties…

… zero carbon with a proportion of this to be achieved through on-site efficiency improvements, and developments should demonstrate how local carbon reduction targets will be achieved. Any shortfall in carbon reduction targets must be met off-site or via a locally managed carbon offset payment • The council’s draft Environmental Supplementary Planning Document (ESPD) provides further detail…

…; however, the priority is always to reduce carbon emissions as much as possible first, before looking to offset any remaining emissions. Circular economy A circular economy designs-out consumer waste and pollution by keeping products and materials in use rather than being thrown away. It involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products…