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London Borough of Islington

… with high global warming potential. Quality of design and installation a. Some proposed works (particularly the installation of insulation) may have negative side effects (such as creating condensation or worsening summer overheating) if not designed and installed correctly. New and existing buildings a. Space constraints in the council’s new build programme can limit the use of certain low…

… of 42% since 2005. The annual carbon emissions from buildings and fleet over which the council has direct control amounted to around 27,000 tonnes in 2018/19. However, despite the council’s own carbon footprint being just under 4% of the borough total, we believe that the council is in a strong position to influence carbon reduction in the borough, using a range of techniques, measures…

… (2020–2030). • Secure low carbon buildings and infrastruc- ture via borough planning (2020–2022). The Natural Environment and Waste Reduction and Recycling • Reduce consumption emissions by two thirds, focusing on food, clothing, elec- tronics and aviation (2020–2030). Following the adoption of this strategy, the council has agreed to hold an additional annual meeting of the Environment &…

… carbon heat to around 1,200 homes and public buildings such as leisure centres and schools. • We’ve also been working on delivering a healthy, safer and more accessible transport environment, highlighted in our new transport strategy. Accomplishing this involves working closely with businesses to figure out ways that freight can maintain access to buildings without having as much impact…

… Council to improve energy efficiency whilst also reducing carbon emissions and fuel poverty. EPC Rating: Energy Performance Certificate is a rating scheme to assess the energy efficiency of a building, with A being the most efficient and G being the least. EV: Electric Vehicle. Any vehicle powered through recharging at an electrical point. Fuel Poverty: The ability of a household to afford…