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Leicestershire County Council

…. It is currently 16% of all Council building energy consumption (from zero in 2013-14); and • Reduction in business mileage of 3.5 million miles since 2012. This is a saving of more than 1,150 tonnes of CO2e. • Within the County the following progress has taken place. • Domestic GHG emissions have reduced by 32% (against 2005 baseline), with electricity emissions reduced by 55%; and • Non…

… of Leicestershire and for future generations. There are clear drivers for action to protect and improve the environment and to tackle climate change at a global, national and local level. Leicestershire County Council is building on its longstanding commitment to the environment and taking action to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment, its contribution to climate change and to ensure…

…, the development of these documents and systems, combined with the hard work of Council staff and partners, we have made measurable progress in reducing the Council’s environmental impact. Of particular note has been: • 63% reduction in the Council’s own greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) since 2008-09; • Significant increase in low/ zero carbon energy generation on Council buildings and land…

… the project to introduce LED streetlighting; • £505,000 saved through reduced business mileage; and • £78,000 saved through reduced residual waste and increased recycling performance from Council buildings. The Strategy has been updated to take account of the commitments made in the climate emergency declaration and with the latest available information and figures. It will provide strong…

… illustrate how our use of resources and energy in the delivery of some of our Council activities has both environmental outputs and impacts. 14 15 Fuel WaterEnergy Raw & Processed Materials Activities Outputs & Impacts • Greenhouse gas emissions • Air pollution & reduced air quality • Congestion • Noise pollution • Light pollution • Water pollution • Contaminated land • Climate…