Including 11 closely related terms such as emissions reduction, reduction, and carbon emissions.
… and the council, the majority of the reduction so far has been the result of lower emissions from electricity use. Some of this has been achieved by local action to increase energy efficiency – for example installing LED lighting – while the rest has come from the decarbonisation of the national grid. The opportunities for further carbon emissions reduction over the coming years are discussed…
…. The challenges we face include reducing carbon emissions from our homes and businesses, promoting healthy and sustainable transport, protecting and enhancing green spaces and making changes to what we buy and dispose of. These are challenges that the council cannot face alone, and will need support and involvement of people, communities and businesses across the city – as well as a step-change…
… nearly halved since 1990. The council’s own emissions have been cut by a similar amount over the last 10 years. While this is not all down to local action, the city has played a leading role in facing up to the threat from climate change. The council set its first carbon reduction targets nearly 15 years ago and is one of only a handful of UK cities to join the international Carbon Disclosure…
…. The strategy identifies aims and objectives for achieving the vision, with an initial focus on areas where the council can have the most impact. The accompanying Climate Emergency Action Plan reflects these areas, with ambitious programmes set out across six themes. These programmes include: At home – reducing carbon emissions and energy bills for council tenants by fitting insulation, energy-saving…
… Quality Action Plan 2015-2026 Sets out a programme of actions to reduce air pollution emissions – primarily from traffic. Contributes to reducing carbon emissions from traffic too, through measures to reduce traffic levels, encourage walking and cycling and promote the introduction and increase of ultra-low- emissions vehicles. Available on the council website at https://www.leicester.gov.uk/media…