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London Borough of Hillingdon

…. In 2007 we signed the Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change. This led to a climate change strategy which has seen council carbon emissions reduce by over 40% during the last ten years. Yet further action is required as the challenge intensifies. The Council responded swiftly to the will of the residents in declaring a climate emergency which demonstrates the need for even greater effort from…

…, it will have direct consequences for the people of Hillington too. 2. A Positive Track Record We have long established values and a consistent track record of activity in relation to carbon reduction. Over the last 10 years, many practical activities have continued to reduce our carbon footprint. In 2009, emissions across our operations stood at over 21.6 thousand tonnes of CO2. By 2020…

… and Electricity 16,964 11,334 -5,630 -33% Fleet Transport 4,644 1,153 -3,491 -75% Total 21,608 12,487 -9,121 -42% 16,964 4,644 21,608 11,334 1,153 12,487 GAS AND ELECTRICITY FLEET TRANSPORT TOTAL 2008/9 2019/20 Emissions reductions from 2009 to 2020 (tCO2) How we have reduced our own Carbon Emissions Between 2010 and 2020, the Council has achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions…

… arising from gas, electric and vehicle fuels use. The reasons for this are two-fold. Investment in systems and technology (shown below) and behavioural changes across services which reduce carbon emissions and, the gradual decarbonisation of the UK electrical power network. Installation of low carbon and renewable technology at various community facilities around the borough. Active measures…

…- building’ emissions. For both the Civic Centre and streetlighting, innovative approaches will be required to find solutions to achieving the necessary emissions reductions. 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Uxbridge Civic Centre Combined total of remaining 9 buildings Total of top 10 energy consuming Council buildings Electricity tCO2e Gas tCO2e Total carbon emissions (tCO2e…