Including the closely related term transport.
… range of issues, issues that demand new skills and additional resources. Brentwood Borough Council is already underway on this journey: we have a carbon absorption plan that has already commenced; we have a plan to build on our electric Introduction Borough-wide emissions Transport Air quality Built environment Natural environment Waste Energy Behavioural changes Actions Tree planting…
… will be used to calculate progress. The plan is a working document and will be reviewed on an annual basis. Using data provided by SCATTER (scattercities.com), it was established that an approximate carbon footprint for Brentwood Borough was 593647.09 tCO2e, pre-pandemic. tCO2e refers to tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents, a unit that summarises all greenhouse gas emissions as one figure. Transport…
… 54% Waste management 4% Institutional buildings 2% Agriculture and livestock 1% Residential buildings 26% Industrial buildings 9% Commercial buildings 4% Page 5Page 4 https://scattercities.com/ Transport Air quality Transportation is the largest carbon emitter within the borough. This is largely due to the A127 and A12 and due to our proximity to the M25…
…, as well as our rail links to London. Technology is constantly evolving, with biofuels, electric and hydrogen powered vehicles expected to become the norm in the future. contribution of total carbon emissions in the borough54% In order to support the change in transportation technologies and reduce emissions from transport in the borough, the council aims to: • Roll out ‘Phase 1’ of 20 EV…
… charging points to be deployed in 2022/23 • Support a Local Cycling Walking Infrastructure Plan to ensure people can safely navigate the borough in a healthy and conveniently efficient way • Promote and challenge residents to improve fuel efficiency through roadshows 4 times per year • Work with Essex County Council (ECC)t to implement their plans for sustainable transport • Continue to support…