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London Borough of Wandsworth

… and are clear on next steps the Council is taking in tackling climate change. This annual update is a key part of that open and transparent approach, alongside engagement with local partners and residents as well as reporting on climate actions to internationally recognised bodies such as CDP, with Wandsworth gaining an A rating for this work. 7. In 2022, the Council has increased its focus…

… on tackling climate change, setting an ambitious new target of 2043 for a net zero brough, delivering on key actions in the Climate Action Plan and expanding its engagement and partnership working on climate change. Some of the key achievements in 2022 are set out below, and more details on the actions delivered are contained in Appendix C. 8. In November 2022, Wandsworth achieved an A rating from…

… has a strong focus on supporting climate mitigation and adaptation, the objectives, area strategy and policies of the Local Plan require climate change mitigation and adaptation of development and a reduction in the emissions of carbon dioxide, in accordance with the ambition of the borough to be zero carbon by 2043. Specifically Policy LP10: Responding to the Climate Crisis, requires…

… CDP, placing it amongst 122 towns and cities worldwide on CDP’s Cities A-list and recognising the leadership that Wandsworth is taking on climate change. CDP is an internationally recognised body for assessing cities and companies’ climate action approaches, and by submitting to CDP Wandsworth was able to test its climate action plan against what other places are doing across the world…

…. This represents a step up from previous B grades and demonstrates the progress made and the ambitions set by the Council in its climate actions. The CDP feedback highlights that the Council has demonstrated best practice standards across adaptation and mitigation, has set ambitious goals and has made progress towards achieving those goals. 9. Ensuring that climate change is at the heart of all…