Including 27 closely related terms such as reduce, reduce, and emissions reduction.
…. • In their Net Zero Strategy (2021), the UK government has committed to half direct emissions from the public sector by 2032 (compared to 2017 levels) and aims to further reduce emissions from public sector buildings by 75% by 2037. They have also set a Net Zero 2050 target for the UK. Setting ambitious emissions reduction targets drives momentum for change, can spark innovation and investment…
… costs and savings fully and be more confident in taking forward provisional project opportunities identified here. • Considering the current emissions hotspots – operational buildings and facilities, and fleet – BBC should prioritise and coordinate efforts to reduce emissions in the first instance, using the contents of this Carbon Reduction Plan in the process. • BBC should use the initial…
… interviewed to gather more information and understand the potential for emissions reduction projects across the Council. The information provided supported analysis of carbon reduction pathways for BBC. • This report forms a Carbon Reduction Plan. It includes a summary of the baseline carbon footprint calculation, information surrounding target setting and analysis of projects which should be implemented…
… an inventory of BBC’s greenhouse gas emissions in the financial year 2018/19 – the ‘baseline’ against which future progress will be evaluated Above: Emission scopes, as defined by the GHG Protocol. Carbon footprint methodology 16 Carbon emissions are calculated by taking activity data (e.g. kWh electricity consumed, litres of fuel) and applying an emissions factor. • Where possible, primary…
… Carbon reduction commitments 28 • In order to support Boston Borough Council’s carbon reduction target it is important to state how the Council aims to achieve these. • The subsequent section outlines direct actions that could be implemented in order to reduce carbon emissions. Alongside the actions, the Council should also outline the steps required within the wider strategy that are needed…