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… continent. We are headed for a dramatic temperature rise of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius this century[1]. This global warming trend stretches back many decades. The signs of an acceleration in warming are clear, 2020 was the hottest year on record so far, bookending the hottest decade worldwide[2]. Our horizon for meaningful action is shrinking. Our climate and ecological emergencies…

… 2021, the government announced a new climate change commitment which will set the UK on course to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035. Today, over 300 District, County, Unitary & Metropolitan Councils have declared a Climate Emergency accounting for 74% of authorities in the UK[4]. The COVID-19 pandemic global lockdowns have temporarily reduced emissions and pollution. But carbon…

… for the UK to successfully reach its target of net-zero emissions by 2050. The scale of the challenge is colossal, and everyone needs to play a role in tackling climate change, bringing together businesses, organisations and the public is vital to reach the climate change goals. The world as we know it is changing significantly, and we all have a responsibility to meet the challenge. The cost…

… to global level action and lead to a socially just response to tackling climate change. To ensure we are on track to reach these goals and that each project is working effectively, they will each be closely monitored, with a RAG rating system in place to provide clarity. Here each target has been assigned a colour based on the standard RAG system, where green represents being on track to being…

… to tackle climate change. In July 2020, Mr Johnson announced that UK industry would receive around £350 million to cut down carbon emissions under new plans to step up efforts to tackle climate change.[1] The package of funding is targeted at the heavy industry, construction, space and transport sectors by helping businesses to decarbonise across these sectors and secure the UK’s place…