Including 6 closely related terms such as low carbon, lower carbon, and carbon capture.
… 1 Expand networks facilitating the donation of edible surplus food to food banks across the city 2 2 No single use plastic at the Christmas market 1 2 Engage with suppliers to adopt circular economy principles through procurement policies 2 1 Pilot recycled road surfaces - Trial a new lower carbon solution of ‘crumb’ recycled rubber tyres for resurfacing roads…
… to access funding and collaborate on energy projects through a shared platform 2 1 Provide direct business support for reducing carbon emissions and accessing green finance 2 3 N A TU R A L EN V IR O N M EN T Protect existing local green spaces, the green belt and locally designated nature sites 2 2 Pollinator strategy - Conserving the UK’s pollinators by ensuring…
… be designated, protected and enhanced as green space for biodiversity net gain. 2 2 Green & Blue infrastructure strategy - Assess the carbon sequestration potential of current council land and identify opportunities to increase sequestration, looking into different natural carbon capture options 3 1 Develop a long-term strategy to protect and manage existing urban trees and woodland…
… the carbon reduction contribution; however, for simplicity and speed of action this is presented in terms of low, medium & high. Low Medium High 1 https://modgov.york.gov.uk/documents/s158863/Annex%20A_City%20of%20York%20Council_Climate%20Ch ange%20Action%20Update.pdf https://modgov.york.gov.uk…
… a Supplementary Planning Guide to raise overall sustainability standards of new developments across the city 2 I 1 Econ; H&W; Env P; C; S; T; F D Engage with businesses to minimise energy use 2 S 2 Econ C; F; S I Guildhall refurbishment - Low carbon measures including water source heat-pump and triple-glazing as part of wider renovation work 1 I 3 Econ F; T D Provide forums…