… using sector- based approach, for example emissions from transport, domestic properties, or commercial and industrial facilities. • Approach #2 – Consumption based emissions This relates to imports and exports of goods and services to Newcastle that, either directly or indirectly, involve carbon emissions. This includes things like food, clothing, electronic equipment (etc) by Newcastle city…
… on a path to Net Zero by 2030. Our primary focus is on Carbon Dioxide (CO2) but our city-wide approach also tackles emissions from other important greenhouse gases. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas emitted by humans, largely due to the use of fossil fuels to power our economy, heat our properties and for transport. Once CO2 is emitted, the land surface and the ocean take some of the carbon out…