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London Borough of Camden

…). Climate Change and Social Inequality 21 Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-2025 Achieving a zero carbon Camden will require people who live and work in the borough to do things differently. People will need to choose lower carbon goods, food and services; prioritise walking, cycling and public transport over private car use wherever possible; and change the way their homes and other…

… projects, funding and opportunities arise. 22 Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-2025 23 Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-2025 of Camden direct carbon emissions come from transport. This reflects the high quality public transport links in the borough. A zero carbon Camden means that we need to radically change our public spaces and the way we use them. Our busy roads must become safer, less…

… aspects of the borough with the aim of achieving a zero carbon Camden by 2030. We define our zero carbon target as attempting to reduce all of the carbon dioxide emissions associated with fuel consumption within the boundary of the borough to zero, by 2030. This focuses on the emissions associated with gas, electricity and transport fuels and are referred to as direct emissions. We aspire…

… as a subset of its annual inventory of greenhouse gas emissions2. This approach measures the consumption of gas, electricity and other fuels within the borough boundary. These emissions are referred to as ‘direct’ emissions, and mainly result from heating and powering buildings and through transport based fuel use (see Fact Bank). A quarter of Camden’s direct emissions come from heat…

… and electricity supplies to housing. Approximately 60% result from non-domestic buildings such as offices, shops, universities and schools. Transport makes up a relatively small 14% contribution to borough wide emissions. Although the contribution to carbon dioxide emissions from transport is low, road transport is the primary cause of poor air quality in the borough. Government data for 20172…