Including the closely related term climate emergency.
… own climate emergency in June 2020, developing a Climate Emergency Response programme, with a commitment to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030 across its operations. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the world worked together to combat the public health crisis created by a global threat. This brought to light what can be achieved when communities and organisations come together in the face…
… of an emergency. Building on the capacity for collaborative action that communities and organisations demonstrated during the pandemic – we are optimistic that we can work at a scale and pace needed to respond to the climate emergency. The Bridgend 2030 Strategy and the commitments and initiatives within sets out how the council intends to achieve some of its climate aspirations. This strategy sets out…
…. Since declaring a climate emergency in June 2020, the council has not been standing still, significant progress has already been made to reduce carbon emissions both within the organisation and across the county borough, some examples of which you will see in the strategy. The Bridgend 2030 Strategy provides a focus and direction for the decarbonisation of the council’s own emissions…
… as an organisation. However, as a council there is a critical leadership role in supporting a Net Zero transition in communities, businesses, and infrastructure across Bridgend County Borough. This strategy is a call to action. We recognise that we will require full support and engagement from all parts of the county borough to ensure the climate emergency can be overcome. Everyone will need to work together…
… as one to reach Net Zero and support the wellbeing of future generations in Wales. Mark Shephard Chief Executive, Bridgend County Borough Council Councillor Huw David Leader of Bridgend County Borough Council Bridgend 2030 Net Zero Carbon Strategy 3 4 Bridgend 2030 Net Zero Carbon Strategy Contents The Climate Emergency in Wales…