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Leicestershire County Council

… of Leicestershire and for future generations. There are clear drivers for action to protect and improve the environment and to tackle climate change at a global, national and local level. Leicestershire County Council is building on its longstanding commitment to the environment and taking action to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment, its contribution to climate change and to ensure…

… will play our full part to protect the environment of Leicestershire. We will tackle climate change and embed environmental sustainability into what we do. Climate Change Ecological Decline Resource Loss Government Policy & Legislation Public Calls for Action Leadership Role Risk Assessment Resource Use and Low / Zero Carbon Energy Financial Implications Legal &…

…, and economic growth has to go hand-in-hand with greater protection for our forests and beaches, clean air and places of outstanding natural beauty.” [Clean Growth Strategy, Theresa May, 2017] “We’re proud to be a green council and we’re committed to tackling climate change and laying down the roots to protect local wildlife habitats. It’s clear there is a climate emergency and we’re committed…

… our full part to protect the environment of Leicestershire. We will tackle climate change and embed environmental sustainability into what we do.” [Leicestershire County Council] Our Vision Our Aims Our aims define what we as Leicestershire County Council want to achieve through the Environment Strategy. Carbon and Climate Change Impacts A. Reduce our own greenhouse gas emissions…

… and has done much to reduce its impact on the environment. However, there is much more we need to do, especially as we work with others to meet the challenges of climate change and eco-system decline. Environment Strategy - At a glance 5 Introduction 7 Environment Strategy key drivers 9 The environmental issues and their context 13 Environment Policy 15 Scope 15 Our Vision 17 Our Aims 18…