… Waste 22 Built Environment 24 Nature and environment (food, land use, agriculture) 26 Communication and engagement 28 Jobs, Education and skills 30 Circular Economy 32 Adaptation 34 Carbon offsetting 36 Procurement This Programme is Brighton & Hove City Council’s response to the climate and biodiversity emergency. It sets the direction for action on climate change by the council…
…, the focus has been on transport and travel, the Climate Assembly and engagement on the Downland Estate Plan. The on-line space will cover a range of other themes and initiatives such as environmental engagement and the circular economy over the coming months and seek residents’ input to help the city to transition to carbon neutrality. Formal consultations Individual projects within the 2030…
… for climate action • Developing the circular economy especially in the construction industry • Solutions for scaling up energy efficiency retrofits for private housing • Understanding the carbon footprint of consumables such as food and clothing. This Programme will be reviewed in 2023 in line with the council’s Corporate Plan for 2020 – 2023, which aims to deliver a fairer city…
… Services 24. Work with partners to develop criteria that require disclosure of emissions, promote circular economy and reduce emissions through the supply chain Criteria developed Low High Thriving Green Economy Q1 2022/23 Financial Services 25. Reduce carbon impact of investments Ensure an environmental approach to the investment of Richmond’s cash balances is maintained Approach…
…. Develop a new Local Plan which places climate mitigation and adaption at its heart, with zero-carbon policies embedded across planning. This will, but is not limited to: - Encourage circular economy - Explore going beyond London Plan standards for carbon neutral developments, with offsetting a last resort - ensure developments are climate resilient and require the use of sustainable drainage…
… assessment from developers, circular economy statements and contributions to the costs of monitoring energy efficiency in line with the GLA’s ‘be seen’ hierarchy and monitoring guidance. Independent examination in public, report due Q2 2023/24 Adoption of New Local Plan: Q2 2023/24 61. Our streets 62. Changing our approach to parking Change our parking policies to persuade…
… “direct” or “scope 1 and 2” emissions) Include pass/fail sustainability pre-screening questions Apply sustainability, innovation and circular economy principles at the outset and in our soft market testing for major contracts. Over 80% of the Council’s spend is with our 25 biggest suppliers. By working with those suppliers, we have the greatest ability to influence the carbons emissions…
… impact of our purchasing and move towards a circular economy. spotlight on… Our suppliers Skanska, our highways contractor, is committed to working with Oxfordshire County Council for an accelerated decarbonisation of our highways contract, including taking a range of steps to reduce the embodied carbon in its infrastructure projects. 7 How we will achieve it We will transform…
…. Other engagement initiatives like Oxfordshire Open Thought Support the Local Industrial Strategy to position Oxfordshire as a leader in clean growth Support cross-sector innovation to move towards a circular economy Participate in an Oxfordshire cross-council climate group to join up our actions Support policies that enable zero- carbon developments within…
… applications that are able to demonstrate their alignment with the ambitions, targets and actions of the new Climate Change Strategy. ROBUST ‘circular economy’ project, with University of Gloucestershire and EU partners: Working with partners to increase the knowledge base and awareness of the Circular Economy and Circular Business Models and Practices – June 2020, introductory workshop held…
… with regulators and public sector partners. Dec 2020/ early 2021 – publication of a reference/ contextual paper on the circular economy in Gloucestershire. Develop a ‘Circular Gloucestershire’ Strategy and Roadmap for supporting the county’s transition to a more circular economy. 24. Look into developing a Gloucestershire carbon offsetting scheme This is being taken forward under the GLNP’s…
… 2021. Action Plan 2021/22 onwards ANNEX 3 1. Putting climate change at the heart of decision making 1.1. Business Continuity Management Plan exercising and testing (2021/22) 1.2. ROBUST ‘circular economy’ project, with University of Gloucestershire and EU partners (2021/22 - 20256/7) 1.3. Gloucestershire Youth Climate Panel, procure ongoing support (2021/22) 2. Buildings…
…. Milton Keynes will strive to be carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon negative by 2050 while creating one of the world’s most truly sustainable economies and models for growth. Our three priorities as outlined in this strategy are: a green energy revolution, to ensure the most efficient and low impact use of our resources, and to create a prosperous circular economy. These priorities ensure…
…, Milton Keynes Council Document title | Page 3 of 8 Strategy vision, principles and priorities Green energy Maximising the use of renewable energy, reducing carbon and providing resilience to the grid Circular economy Increasing the efficient use of resources to reuse materials, use less water, and ensure the best use…
… and commercial buildings will secure energy resilience; we can ensure all waste created is reused to create alternative forms of energy Document title | Page 6 of 8 Circular economy Milton Keynes Council’s vision to have a sustainable future means we need to rethink the way our economy uses resources. A circular economy is one which seeks to maximise the use we get from our…
… reductions in these areas while delivering a wide-range of benefits including: Strengthening energy networks to improve energy security and reduce costs for residents and businesses. Delivering low-carbon retrofits to alleviate fuel poverty and reduce costs to help tackle the rising cost of living. Reducing waste and achieving cost savings by moving towards a circular economy…
… the financial, economic and social benefits of a transition to net zero. It includes the following themes: - Energy, Heat and Buildings - Low-carbon Transport - Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy - Biodiversity, Carbon Storage and Agriculture - Adaptation, Planning and Organisational Capacity - Economic Development and Sustainable Procurement 3.18 In addition to internal management…
… of the following themes: o Energy, Heat and Buildings o Low-carbon Transport o Waste, Recycling and the Circular Economy o Biodiversity, Carbon Storage and Agriculture o Adaptation, Planning and Organisational Capacity o Economic Development and Sustainable Procurement Initially, the Climate Emergency Board will establish a more comprehensive baseline of emissions from the Council’s own…
… Mitigation and Energy Efficiency 22 Our waste: Waste and Plastics and the Circular Economy 29 Our air: Improving Air Quality 35 Our nature: Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity 42 Our water: Water Management and Flood Abatement 49 LONDON BOROUGH OF RICHMOND UPON THAMES - CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY 2019-20243 Very late in the day, the existential and urgent crisis posed by climate…
…-202416 Our waste: Waste and Plastics and the Circular Economy – We will embed reduce, reuse, recycle into everything Richmond does around waste. We will work with our residents, businesses and schools to reduce the overall amount of waste generated in the borough and will aim to be one of the top performing boroughs in London for recycling. We are committed to supporting residents to reduce…
… the amount of single use plastic they consume and to promote the Circular Economy across the borough. Our key target is to reduce the amount of waste generated in the borough Our air: Improving Air Quality – We will develop and deliver an ambitious air quality plan that will make a meaningful change to air quality in the borough with an emphasis on reducing air pollution particularly around schools…
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… quantity of any greenhouse gas is the amount of carbon dioxide that would produce the equivalent global warming potential. Carbon Footprint A carbon footprint is the sum of all emissions (in CO2e), which were produced by an individual or organisation in a given time frame. Usually a carbon footprint is calculated for the time period of a year. Circular economy A circular economy is based…
… on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. Looking beyond the current take-make-waste extractive industrial model, a circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits. (Source: Ellen MacArthur Foundation) Climate Change Climate change is a large-scale, long-term shift in the planet's…
… and communities, biodiversity and habitats, supporting a sustainable, circular economy to thrive in the city. 1.1 Foreword Climate Change is the greatest challenge of our lifetime, and one with potentially devastating implications for all sectors of society if we do not rise to that challenge and act decisively and quickly. We recognise that the city council must show leadership on this issue…
…, which brings together key stakeholders to develop and design solutions in this area. 5 - Moving towards a circular economy: There are already a number of good examples of pioneering businesses going further and supporting innovation in the city. Glasgow is working hard to develop our ambitions for a circular economy in its recently approved and adopted its innovative Circular Economy…
… Route Map, published in 2020. The route map presents a vision for a city which minimises the extraction and use of precious natural resources and encourages self-sufficiency and resilience. This resilient action will be undertaken whilst supporting local, inclusive and community business growth. A circular economy supports a more inclusive and resilient city. The city council, together…
… issues comprehensively Tackling the climate and ecological emergency requires action across a number of different and complex environmental issues, ranging from: carbon reduction; water conservation, cleaner air, healthy and active travel, biodiversity loss, greener spaces, adapting to global heating, warm homes, reducing waste and growing the green and circular economy. The challenge…
…-reduction-and-recycling-plan 14 3. Enhancing the Low Carbon Circular Economy Underpinning this is the need for Brent, and all of London, to move towards a low carbon, circular economy. This would involve a radical shift away from our current linear economy and ‘throwaway culture’ where products are made used disposed to one in which resources and products are kept in use for as long…
… as possible. This will also be at the centre of green economic recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent is well placed to enhance its low carbon circular economy over the next 10 years as it is already amongst the top for London boroughs with the highest rates of employment in this sector. There are around 860 businesses in the borough involved in the circular economy. We will aspire…
… business models and adoption of circular economy principles across the business community and will lead by example by demonstrating efficiency in its day-to-day operations. 2020 Figure 2 – The multiple, inter-related benefits of active travel Active travel Carbon reduction It is these interdependencies and synergies that allow, and in fact necessitate, the joined-up vision set out above…
….” Sustainability also supports the Council’s Transformation agenda. Day-to-day life often involves using goods and services that bring benefits on one hand but can result in disadvantages, or costs, on the other hand; these costs can be social, economic or environmental in nature and are often manifold, creating multiple disadvantages for the environment, society and the economy. Climate change is a good…
…’1 research indicates that Scotland is living a ‘three-planet’ lifestyle, i.e. we are using resources at a rate three times higher than our planet can accommodate and that this ecological debt is increasing year-on-year. Living beyond the means of the planet is bad for the environment, for the economy and for society; it cannot be sustained. Globally, the impacts of degradation of natural…
… for Consultation 2. Executive Summary 2.1 Delivering net zero emissions by 2030 and adapting to the impacts of climate change will require system-wide and transformational change across all sectors of the city. The draft 2030 Climate Strategy sets out actions for delivering this ambition at the same time as benefitting our citizens, economy and environment. 2.2 The 2030 Climate Strategy…
… and Growth 2.5.3 Net Zero Heat and Energy and Energy Efficient Buildings 2.5.4 Net Zero Emissions Transport 2.5.5 Business and Skills in a Net Zero Economy 2.5.6 Investing in Change 2.6 The strategy also makes a number of asks of Scottish Government, focused on those areas where the Council or the city does not have the powers, resources or levers to enable net zero action at the pace…
… efficiently around the city, with net zero emissions, contributing to a cleaner, healthier city. 4.5.5 Business and skills in a net zero economy: setting Edinburgh up to have a net zero economy and for the city to be a global leader in good, sustainable growth. 4.5.6 Investing in change: developing models for investment that supports speed and scale of net zero and adaptation action…
… and Vulnerability 9 Strategic Environmental Assessment 10 4 Themes and Actions 12 Actions 12 Overarching Actions 13 Energy, Water & Assets 14 Housing 15 Waste & Circular Economy 16 Sustainable Travel 17 Sustainable Procurement 18 Biodiversity, Greenspace & Landscape 19 Climate Impacts, Risk & Adaptation 20 Schools & Education 21 Communities & Health 22 5…
… Dunbartonshire. CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN - TAKING ACTION FOR A NET ZERO FUTURE 14 15 CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN - TAKING ACTION FOR A NET ZERO FUTURE CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN - TAKING ACTION FOR A NET ZERO FUTURE Waste & Circular Economy The Council will take action to manage waste sustainably by reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering waste to improve resource efficiency whilst working…
… towards a circular economy. A circular economy is part of the solution to our global climate emergency - one in which products, services and systems are designed to maximise their value and minimise waste. It’s an all-encompassing approach to life and business, where everything has value and nothing is wasted (Zero Waste Scotland, 2016). Transitioning to a Circular Economy and enhancing resource…
… infrastructure. Ongoing Participation Health T6.6 Ensure circular use of materials in highway maintenance, widen the use of sustainable materials, and explore carbon capture technology. Ongoing Adaptation Circular economy T6.7 Introduce smart lighting to manage energy use and reduce the impact on biodiversity. 2026 Biodiversity T6.8 Enable green corridors within and alongside highways…
…; Noise pollution Theme 2: Circular economy Objectives: 1. Increase the sharing, reuse and repair of consumer goods. 2. Substantially reduce the amount we throw away, and recycle more of our remaining waste. 3. Enable the circular economy as a field of high-quality employment. Actions Ref Action When Wider benefits C2.1 Develop and promote schemes and resources…
… campaigns, projects and prototypes to increase recycling rates for target materials, resident groups, and locations. - 2026 Cost savings; Environment health C2.5 Seek to bring in fossil-free collection as part of the Council’s waste collection contracts . 2027 Operational savings; Air quality; C2.6 Support and promote circular economy businesses and employment programmes…
… actions. 21 BASIS FOR THINKING Throughout the work completed to deliver this action plan, several best practice ‘basis for thinking’ topics will be explored, understanding how they can help Kirklees, its business, partners, academics, and community groups, to develop a shared understanding and approach to address climate change. These are: Circular Economy Optimising…
… resource use, the circular economy approach aims to increase the duration of a product’s useful life, ensuring that materials are productively used, ultimately reducing waste. By adopting circular economy principles in the appropriate actions within this action plan, Kirklees will align with Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Circular Economy package9. Doughnut Economics…
… humanity can continue to develop and thrive, this concept provides long-term context for what this CCAP can help to achieve, taking action that will contribute towards keeping humanity within the thresholds of the planetary boundaries. 9 Gov.UK. 2020. Circular Economy Package Policy Statement. – Policy paper. [Online]. Accessed on 27th July 2022]. Available at: Circular Economy Package…
… and stores carbon from the atmosphere for long periods of time – for example, forests, grasslands, soil and the ocean. A biological or ‘indirect’ form of sequestration. Circular economy: An alternative to our current ‘linear’ materials and waste system (take-waste-dispose). In a circular economy waste is substantially reduced and materials are circulated throughout the economy…
… communal visions, inform decision-making processes and guide investment priorities. New financial mechanisms can facilitate the delivery of sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient projects. This also includes new business models and encouraging businesses to transition to a green and circular economy, in which waste is substantially reduced and materials are circulated throughout…
… District high streets. Work with existing community groups to promote a circular economy and increase recycling rates. Launch a comprehensive behavioural change campaign in partnership working with existing community groups. Develop an Energy Resilience Strategy. Implement a shadow carbon price. Create a Green Business Investment Zone. Organise a Green Skills and Green Jobs Fair…
…; Industrial buildings and Infrastructure 46 Priority 2: Transport 58 Priority 3: Sustainable and Affordable Energy Generation and Supply 70 Priority 4: The Green Economy and Planning 83 Priority 5: The Natural Environment and Waste Reduction and Recycling 96 4 Foreword We know that Islington is a great place to live and work but we also know that it faces challenges, none more so than…
… to. 1UK local authority and regional carbon dioxide emissions national statistics: 2005 to 2018 https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/uk-local-authority-and-regional-carbon-dioxide-emissions-national-statistics-2005-to-2018 9 4. The Green Economy and Planning Deliver on our net zero carbon target whilst assuring the economic success and vitality of our borough by working…
… environment: We will ensure that these objectives are coherent in our efforts to achieve net zero and help mitigate the risks from severe loss of biodiversity which will impact people, the economy and the environment. The strategy document is divided into chapters that cover each priority, including an overview of why we need to take action, the current situation, a summary of what is needed…
…, carbon neutral, climate resilient city region with a thriving natural environment and circular, zero-waste economy where: • Our infrastructure will be smart and fit for the future: we will have an integrated, clean and affordable public transport system, resource efficient buildings, greater local community renewable energy, cleaner air, water and greenspace for all. • All citizens will have…
… public realm Citizen-oriented Circular Economy and Sharing Economy Initiatives Walkability, cycleability and demography-led clean transit links Behaviour change for zero carbon living Carbon neutral retrofit and new-build for residents and industries 21st Century energy supply challenge mission sectors projects 10 | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Our energy supply Summary…
… sustainably, moving to a circular economy Priority 2: Becoming more responsible consumers Priority 3: Managing our waste as sustainably as possible SUMMARY OF OUR PRIORITIES Priority 4: Reducing unnecessary food waste Priority 1: • 50-77% reduction in industrial emissions (38% by 2025). SUMMARY OF THE SCALE OF THE CHALLENGE Priority 3: • Achieve a recycling rate of 65…
… of emissions, promote circular economy and reduce emissions through the supply chain Criteria developed Low High Innovation and Funding Q1 2022/23 Financial Services 20. Explore feasibility of increasing deliveries to the council using sustainable methods, such as electric vehicles. Options investigated and developed Low Medium Improved Air Quality Q2 2021/22 Financial Services 21. Work…
… and new build PPA for zero carbon generation, reducing Scope 2 carbon emissions. Existing High Thriving Green Economy Q1 2021/22 Property Services 14. Explore alternative options for purchasing low-carbon gas Continue to explore options for low-carbon gas purchasing as part of next energy contract from 2024 Existing Enabling Thriving Green Economy Ongoing Property Services…
… Low Carbon Behaviours Q4 2021/22 Financial Services 18. Ensure procurement frameworks are fit for purpose for net-zero Review current frameworks to assess whether these are capable of delivering net zero emissions across all contracts by 2030 Low High Thriving Green Economy Q4 2021/22 Financial Services 19. Work with partners to develop criteria that require disclosure…
… and deliver a more circular economy; to help our communities be more resilient against flooding, heat stress and water shortages; and to work with communities and businesses providing advice and support to enable them to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build their own climate resilience. The commitment to a strong, inclusive and sustainable economy includes a commitment to green…
… Capital 2021/22. 31 8. Waste In ‘Our Plan for Essex’, we have committed to minimise waste and reduce its environmental impacts. By supporting residents and businesses to reduce waste and increase recycling, and by working towards a more circular economy, we can better protect our natural resources. We have already committed to zero waste to landfill by 2030, through the delivery of waste…
… reduction, enhanced recycling and sustainable disposal. We are relaunching our Recycling Centres by bringing this service in- house and focusing it on meeting local needs and providing enhanced opportunities to reuse and recycle. Whilst our engagement with residents and partners through ‘Love Essex’ and the ‘Blueprint for a Circular Economy’ project is ensuring we are all better equipped to reduce…