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… of our five key priorities. We have committed in the corporate strategy to protect the space we all live in, but beyond our local commitment, there is our responsibility to act locally as part of a global effort in protecting the planet and reducing the harm inflicted on it by human activity. The environmental agenda is expanding rapidly and the response to climate change becoming more urgent…
… further detail to our corporate plan to ensure this council plays a vital role in neutralising carbon emissions, reducing waste, increasing recycling, preventing biodiversity loss and maintaining a clean environment. Introduction Borough-wide emissions The Climate Change Act (2008) highlighted the UK’s aim to become carbon neutral by 2050. Brentwood Borough Council wants to do its bit…
… is to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible, and offset any emissions. There are several environmental issues, which all link to climate change. These include energy use, waste management and biodiversity. This plan identifies the key changes which need to be made to reduce Brentwood borough’s carbon footprint and environmental impact. The baseline is currently being established, and KPIs…
… implementation of initiatives to combat the issue of littering and fly tipping, reducing the impact on wildlife The natural environment can help reduce the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through processes including photosynthesis and carbon storage. Biodiversity is also threatened by climate change and so it is important that we protect the natural environment. Action Passivhaus…
… 9Page 8 Waste Energy With a population of 76,550, Brentwood produces waste from a range of sources. All waste management involves energy, and so often releases carbon emissions, contributing to climate change. Brentwood Borough Council is a waste collection authority, and so only has direct control over the collection of waste. It is Essex County Council who is the Waste Planning Authority…