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London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

…, and to develop its industrial strategy towards clean sectors. We will 7 support businesses and help create the conditions for these sectors to thrive, as well as directly investing in low-carbon solutions to grow these industries. The borough’s greenhouse gas emissions The borough’s activities directly and indirectly cause the emissions of various greenhouse gases, measured in ‘CO2 equivalent…

… solutions alone will not achieve net zero. All the borough’s communities and partners must educate, support and galvanise each other to bring about the changes needed. The driving purpose behind this strategy is to bring about a better planet for people and nature. Carbon reduction is a critical means to this end, but not the end in itself. Our resident-led commission and engagement to date tell us…

… targets for substituting fossil fuel-based processes with zero-carbon ones, such as number of journeys transitioned from car to public transport, and percentage of heating demand reduced through better insulation. Carbon balancing The only way to ensure a safe climate is to radically reduce carbon emissions from the borough’s assets and activities to as close to zero as possible…

…, in demonstration of the organisation’s commitment to its 2030 target. H&F will examine valid and accountable opportunities to offset its emissions within the borough boundaries, for instance through tree planting or subsidising local carbon reduction. 20 Five climate challenges The climate strategy tackles five strategic challenges: 1. Homes, Buildings and Energy – how we…

… environmental goods and services sector employing around 3,300 people. The local economy is key to the low-carbon transition, providing goods and services to the borough and beyond. Businesses also control a significant direct footprint locally, with 43% of the borough’s emissions being from non-domestic buildings, and freight representing 28% of road use. The council believes firmly in the benefits…