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London Borough of Brent

… within this strategy provide a focus on the areas which are the most significant causes of emissions. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of many greenhouse gases, but it is the biggest contributor to climate change. Within Brent, direct carbon emissions arise from three major sources: energy use in homes, energy use in buildings and road transport. These are areas that can be influenced more directly…

… (Commercial/Industrial) 22% Road transport Brent’s Wider Greenhouse Gas ‘Consumption’ Emissions Energy use in homes and buildings and fuel use from road transport are the three key sources of direct CO2 emissions in Brent. However, there are indirect greenhouse gas emissions which arise from the products we buy, the types of food we eat and how we travel outside of the borough boundary…

… review the actions taken to reduce carbon emissions in Brent and the Council at the end of the municipal year. It is within this context that the council commenced its work on putting these goals into action, and working with residents and communities to get their views on climate and ecological issues, on how the borough would be best served to achieve the aim of carbon neutrality by 2030…

…/16416373/climate_assembly_report2020.pdf 9 Working Together – Development of the key themes (continued) Alignment with London-wide ambitions All London Boroughs are facing similar challenges on the scale of greenhouse gas and specific carbon reduction emissions that are required if carbon neutrality is to be achieved by 2030. This strategy has therefore sought to align Brent’s ambitions…

…, flying less, repairing your existing products (such as clothing) to wasting less food and eating less meat. Meat and dairy specifically accounts for around 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the United Nations (UN) Food and Agricultural Organisation. Meanwhile, the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of annual global carbon emissions, more than all international flights…