Including 81 related terms such as reduce, reduce pollution, and reduce.
…, but they are putting in place the building blocks now to make sure they hit their carbon emissions target. 10 "Carbon neutrality is an opportunity we can’t miss" Local response In response to the overwhelming evidence and growing concern, Councillors agreed to declare a Climate Emergency for Mansfield. The declaration aspires to: Reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 Make Mansfield carbon neutral by 2040…
… place' and our overarching strategy focuses on four cross-cutting themes: Our Climate Change Strategy and Delivery Plan has therefore been developed in response to the declaration of a climate emergency and the realisation of the potential co-benefits that tackling climate change can have on the district, its communities and individuals. Whilst the declaration focuses on reducing carbon emissions…
…, CO2 is not the only greenhouse gas (GHG). It is, however, the main cause of human climate change. Other greenhouse gases – such as methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) – also contribute to climate change. If we reduce emissions of these then this also helps reduce the total warming. The more we can reduce these other emissions then the more CO2 can be emitted, or conversely, the more we emit…
… of other greenhouse gases, the more our CO2 emissions have to be cut. MDC will therefore pursue efforts to influence and reduce all greenhouse gas emissions and our Delivery Plan has been developed to set out the specific actions we will take to mitigate and reduce all emissions. Even with strong action now and in the future to reduce emissions, past and present emissions mean that climate change…
… and groups to join forces to make a stronger case to government and others. 13 What we have done so far Whilst the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on progress in developing a delivery plan, we have not stood still and since the declaration of the climate emergency have taken several positive steps to reduce carbon emissions and address the challenges of climate change, including…
…, and in our carbon-reduction scenarios. This is a combination of many factors (projected increases in absolute house numbers, relative stagnation in gas emissions factors, etc.) but is largely attributable to the realisation of all eminently available efficiency gains in heating and lighting provisions. Whilst out with the scope of this summary report to detail, many of Edinburgh’s characteristics…
… of the city’s emissions and model the carbon reduction trajectories which could be expected through the application of different interventions. This analysis has been funded by P-CAN. 3.2 P-CAN is a network of progressive cities tackling climate change and exists to help translate climate policy into action ‘on the ground’ to bring about transformative change. It brings together the research…
… community and decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors and City of Edinburgh Council is represented on the P-CAN Advisory Board. 4. Main report 4.1 The Council is working with Edinburgh and Leeds Universities to provide data and feedback in support of their P-CAN research project examining Edinburgh’s potential for reducing carbon emissions. The research focuses on the city…
… successfully in Leeds, Birmingham, Sheffield and Bristol as well as cities in India, Asia and the Americas. It sets out baseline emissions and ‘business as usual’ carbon reduction trajectories across four key sectors of Edinburgh’s economy: domestic housing; commercial buildings, transport and industry. These trajectories are then adjusted by modelling the impact of applying hundreds of different…
… evidence-based interventions, grouped according to cost-benefit. 4.5 The research highlights that, despite significant historic progress, the city’s emissions reductions are set to slow and flatten under a ‘business as usual’ scenario, with the city’s expenditure on energy rising. However, the research also shows that accelerated emissions reductions could be achieved through applying…
…. This plan identifies where our current emissions come from and identifies many potential carbon reduction measures to increase our chance of staying within our carbon budget and meeting these targets. We are committed to working with the whole district to reduce emissions and there is an appreciation that far more resource and investment will be required to implement many of the actions and reach our…
… and other greenhouse gas emissions come from a variety of sources. Some are naturally occurring processes and others from activities in our homes, transport and businesses. Carbon emissions, especially those that we can measure, generally come from the use of energy for heating, vehicles, motors, machinery and appliances. Some of these, like traditional cars or gas boilers, have direct emissions…
… in the subsequent years. Instead, Blaby will aim to reduce emissions as quickly as possible to increase the chance of staying within our carbon budget and meeting our carbon neutral ambitions. To do this, emission reduction rates would have to be at or above 14.2% per year. This is the rate of emissions reduction required each year to reduce emissions to the point when cumulative emissions up to 2100…
… remain below 5% of Blaby’s total carbon budget, and acknowledges the technical challenges behind removing all emissions. Negative emissions technologies and offsetting could be used to neutralise remaining emissions. Using tools, such as SCATTER15 the depth and breadth of carbon reduction interventions required to get to carbon neutral will be identified. This will provide us with an idea…
… of comprehensive actions to reduce our carbon emissions, with the headline being to hit the net zero target by 2030 for the Council’s activities. In simple terms, this document: Establishes a framework for reducing carbon emissions Sets out what our current ‘baseline’ carbon emissions are (or ‘carbon footprint’), so we know where we are starting from and can set meaningful targets…
… it is released and identify other data sources to link actions to carbon reductions year on year, to confirm priority of measures, to prepare emissions budgets and to adjust reduction targets. Establish budgets and secure funding for the programme delivery Identify availability of Section 106 and CIL (IFS) along with external grants and loans to match fund carbon neutral initiatives…
… development Item 6 / Page 43 WDC Climate Emergency Action Programme ~ MAIN REPORT ~ 31.1.2020 8 Ensure carbon reduction features and BREEAM standards are included in major development schemes Encourage innovation and green design through supplementary planning documentation (SPD) Transition to Low Emission Transport In 2017, nearly a third of Warwick’s total CO2 emissions…
… and made a commitment to reducing carbon emissions across the Council’s own estate and influencing climate action planning, mitigation and adaptation across Warwick District. Development of a Climate Emergency Action Programme is the first step to formalizing an approach over the next decade, which can bring social, environmental and economic benefits to the communities and businesses across Warwick…
…) .......................... 86 Warwick District Climate Action Roadmap - Executive Summary ........................................... 87 CEAP Warwick District - Introduction and Context ...................................................................... 89 Carbon Budget and Emissions Reduction Targets ................................................................... 90 Suggested CEAP Programme Organisation…
… Plan, sets developments and land use standards aimed at reducing carbon emissions and building sustainable communities The population of the District is likely to increase over the next 10 years, the Local Plan has an important role to play in minimizing the impact on emissions of that increase but in transport and housing Develop a spatial strategy that minimises the need to travel…
… Framework 12 Climate Action Plans Part 1 and 2 13 Cumbria Clean Energy Strategy 14 (CES) 2022 Carbon Baseline Report 15 Project Drivers 15 Influence 16 Carbon Baseline Study 17 Westmorland and Furness Council 18 Scope 1 Emissions 19 Scope 2 Emissions 19 Scope 3 Emissions 19 Delivery Workstream 22 Building Emission Reduction Methodology 23 Transport…
… Table 1: Definitions of Scope GHG emissions 7 Table 2: Scope 1, 2 and 3 Breakdown 8 Table 3: Definitions of Scope GHG emissions 17 Table 4: Scope 1, 2 and 3 Breakdown 18 Table 5: Building Emissions Reduction 24 Measures Table 6: Timeline of Building Emission 25 Reduction Measures Table 7: Transport Emissions Reduction 28 Measures Overview Table 8: Timeline of Transport Emission…
… Scope Tonnes CO2e Proportion Scope 1 7,474 9% Scope 2 3,727 4% Scope 3 73,350 87% Total 84,551 100% Table 2: Scope 1, 2 and 3 Breakdown The building and transport emissions reduction workstreams are proposed to deliver significant reductions in energy consumption and the associated carbon emissions. The workstreams will, where possible, electrify sources of energy usage, providing a route…
… Study calculated all carbon emissions within the council's operational boundaries and identified key areas that are producing the majority of these emissions. The study was used to inform carbon reduction pathways that help the council to achieve our goal of net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2037 and net zero Scope 3 by 2050 or sooner. The approach taken towards reducing emissions follows…
… as it was considered representative of the normal operations of the council and services it provides. This baseline year is also considered to be more representative of the council’s operations moving forward, as the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 periods would likely see markedly lower emissions related to travel, due to the effects of COVID-19. The findings of the carbon emissions baseline study have been…
… Council Environment Strategy, Energy and Low Emissions Strategy and Climate Change Risk and Impact Assessment. The work to prepare Canterbury City Council Climate Change Action Plan 2020-2030 Page 5 of 17 the plan has involved workshops and meetings with council service leads and the guidance and input of the Councillor Working Group on Climate Change. The emissions sources we…
… and services that the council buys and uses) can be daunting as it covers everything an organisation buys, sells, invests in, leases to others and disposes of as well as commuting and business travel. But for authorities and institutions like ours, scope 3 makes up a large portion of the total carbon footprint. Measuring it can lead to the design of innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions…
…. The work to reduce emissions to net zero requires major projects across the council asset base, particularly in the area of heavy vehicles and heating buildings. New projects that alter existing properties or construct new buildings will need to work to new standards that minimise emissions associated with building and operating the buildings. Factoring climate change into everything we do…
… with Kent County Council to bring projects and funding to the district in line with the Energy and Low Emissions Strategy and in partnership with strategies and plans to address climate change and biodiversity issues in the natural environment ● Work with the Environment Agency to reduce and build resilience to coastal and inland flood risk ● Work with partners to reduce district emissions…
… change action plan - details Our detailed action plan focuses on the work that we can start now in 2021 and indicates the priorities for what will come next and take longer. The plan will require annual review and update as new funding, technology options and best practice emerges. Net zero actions Reference Action Responsibility Target Emission reduction potential tCO2/yr)4 Timescale NZ1…
… for Transport) and from Kent County Council Environment Strategy, Energy and Low Emissions Strategy and Climate Change Risk and Impact Assessment. The work to prepare Canterbury City Council Climate Change Action Plan 2020-2030 Page 5 of 17 the plan has involved workshops and meetings with council service leads and the guidance and input of the Councillor Working Group on Climate Change…
… to reduce carbon emissions significantly. We have included scope 1, 2 and all scope 3 emissions because it is best practise from the international greenhouse gas protocol to include all the emissions and because we want to take ownership, show leadership and help make this standard practice. This can make it appear that we have greater emissions than our peers that have not included scope 3…
… to the greenhouse gas emissions. Financial control is where the council owns an asset such as the Marlowe Theatre and many commercial units which are managed and operated by someone else. Constructing new buildings and coastal defences produced the largest amount of emissions in scope 3 in 2019-20. Careful choice of building materials and construction methods will be needed to reduce…
… emissions from future projects. The work to reduce emissions to net zero requires major projects across the council asset base, particularly in the area of heavy vehicles and heating buildings. New projects that alter existing properties or construct new buildings will need to work to new standards that minimise emissions associated with building and operating the buildings. Factoring…
… policies into the Local Plan ● Work with Kent County Council to bring projects and funding to the district in line with the Energy and Low Emissions Strategy and in partnership with strategies and plans to address climate change and biodiversity issues in the natural environment ● Work with the Environment Agency to reduce and build resilience to coastal and inland flood risk ● Work…
… gas emission reduction targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050 as set by DAERA. • Collaboration with central government ‘Sectoral Plans’ and ‘Carbon Budgets’ as set by DAERA. • Reporting local authority progress to DAERA in compliance with the Climate Change (Reporting Bodies) Regulations (NI) 2024 Our Vision for Sustainability in Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Our Goal for Lisburn…
…/ukcp/ukcp18-infographic-headline-findings-land.pdf) estimates 5 Emissions scenario refers to the Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) used in climate models to describe possible futures based on assumptions about greenhouse gas emissions. In RCP2.6 global emissions are strongly mitigated and reduced and global temperature rise is kept below 2°C (low emissions scenario). In RCP8.5 global…
… zero by 2050. Monitoring and Evaluation Page 28 CCC The Climate Change Committee, which advises the government on emissions targets and reports to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. CLIMATE ADAPTATION Refers to the actions, strategies, and measures taken to reduce the vulnerability of ecosystems, communities, and individuals to the current…
… Ireland) 2022 sets a target of an at least 100% reduction in net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 for Northern Ireland compared to the 1990 baseline, along with interim targets including at least 48% reduction in net GHG emissions by 2030. The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) must set updated 2030 and 2040 emissions reduction targets to ensure…
…. Emissions across Northern Ireland have reduced by 26% since the 1990 baseline. In order to be on track to reach the targets set out in the NI Climate Change Act Northern Ireland needs to reduce a further 22% reduction in emissions in the next eight years from the 2022 measured levels. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Page 18 LCCC area GHG emissions Since 2000, the LCCC area has reduced emissions…
… The Global Challenge Climate change is a global challenge. It is critical that action to reduce carbon emissions to net zero is taken by all countries, in particular those which account for the most emissions and can achieve the biggest reductions. Together China, the USA and India account for about 50% of global emissions as shown in table 1 below. Table 1 Annual global carbon emissions and those…
… of China, USA, India and United Kingdom Country Total greenhouse gas emissions (kilotonnes CO2) % of Global Emissions Global 37 million 100% China 10.06 million 28% USA 5.42 million 15% India 2.65 million 7% United Kingdom 366 thousand 1% Emissions Data There are two approaches which can be taken to measuring carbon emissions in an area; these are known as the generation…
… (C4H6) • Carbon Monoxide (CO) • Lead The UK has also made commitments to reduce emissions of PM2.5, NOx, SO2, Non- methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) and Ammonia (NH3) by 2030. GOV.UK has more information on these emissions reductions targets and more information on air pollutants can be found on the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory website. Many of the major sources of air…
… emissions factor from 1990. 22 The UK’s national target is to reach net zero carbon emission by 2050 with an interim target of achieving a 68% reduction by 2030, based on 1990 emission levels. Compared to our 2018/19 baseline, our emissions reductions targets are to reduce our carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve an 80% reduction by 2040. The UK’s national targets are established…
…, enable or influence change. Correspondingly, actions to address climate change and air quality are presented in sections titled ‘The Council’s Emissions to Air’, ‘Suppliers and Partners’, and ‘County- wide’. The actions in this strategy have been developed following workshops involving representatives from every council directorate, carbon emissions research, and public engagement surveys…
… assets must be continually maintained to meet wider community and environmental agendas. The plan aims to improve the energy efficiency of homes, this includes where possible the identification of opportunities to utilise renewable energy sources and associated technology to reduce carbon emissions. The Asset Management Strategy should be aligned with the emissions reductions required…
…' Toilets and Service Area Sconce and Devon Park Management Building Car Park Lighting (London Road) Bridge Lighting Pillar Electricity and gas consumption across NSDC operated buildings (tCO2e) Electricity emissions [tCO2e] Gas emissions [tCO2e] Hotspot: Energy consumption from Council operated buildings Leisure Centres Emission reduction project opportunities were identified at Newark…
… upgrade all buildings in the short term • kWh savings: 72,000 • Lifetime CO2 saving: 72 tCO2e Solar PV • Install solar PV arrays across all viable roof spaces • Solar will offset increased electrical loads form electric heating • kWh savings: 133,000 kWh • Potential CO2 reduction: 195 tCO2e Council Buildings Emission reduction project opportunities were identified across Castle House, Palace…
… • Disposal and treatment of waste generated by the Council (including water) • Emissions associated from business travel Business Travel 6% Contracts 32% Leased Buildings 47% Waste 1% Water 1% Commuting 13% Other carbon reduction opportunities Newark and Sherwood District Council’s Indirect Emissions The Carbon Trust has identified other emissions that occur within the Council’s value chain…
… identified to improve data collection and measurement. These actions will be included in the Emissions Reduction Action Plan. 866 tCO2e Newark and Sherwood District Council Scope 3 breakdown Other carbon reduction opportunities Leased buildings Leased buildings are buildings that are owned by Newark and Sherwood District Council, but leased to and operated by a third party. Therefore NSDC has…
… of the Well-being of Future Generations Act to achieve this. 4 Emission baseline In order to understand more about the council’s carbon emissions and develop a plan, analysis was undertaken to establish an emissions baseline and breakdown of emissions per function. This information can be used to target emissions reduction projects…
… of the population in the decisions that affect them. Carbon reduction requires a long-term and a preventative approach to reduce pollution. It also needs an integrated approach that supports a number of the well- being goals, namely Prosperous Wales, Globally Responsible Wales, A Healthier Wales and A Resilient Wales, and does not adversely affect any of the other well- being goals. The council…
… is the council’s carbon reduction commitment reporting data and purchased liquid fuel volumes The reporting measurement unit is tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent tCO2e. The conversion units used to calculate emissions are the Department for Energy and Climate Change greenhouse gas emission factors 20172 Electricity is broken down into two categories, the first being all buildings where…
… and globally responsible organisation by decarbonising our buildings, fleet, and operations while reducing our costs and environmental impact for the benefit of future generations. 5.3 Objectives The council will: Figure 3: Carbon Reduction Objectives 3 The net balance of Scope 1 and 2 emissions Reduce total carbon emissions…
… organisations working to reduce carbon emissions in the Newport area 5.4 Targets The council aspires to achieve the following targets: Figure 4: Carbon Reduction Targets The above targets are designed to give a breadth of drivers to support carbon reduction activities, they cover building heating fuels, electricity consumption/generation and fleet fuel consumption / source…
…, with the introduction of the Climate Change Act 2008. This includes both carbon and other greenhouse gases. Scottsh The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019, which amends the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, set new targets to reduce Scotland’s emissions: • Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 • New interim targets, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – 56% by 2020, 75…
… sense and follow a clear vision to create a sustainable future. The Climate Change Strategy marks our commitment to take action on climate change locally. It provides a framework for our actions aimed at reducing carbon emissions and preparing for the unavoidable impacts of changing weather patterns through the period 2020-2030 and beyond. Efforts to lessen the impact of climate change can also…
… represents the change in global temperatures covering 1.35oC Due to the delay in cause and effect of carbon emissions, it is predicted that even if carbon emissions were brought to zero tomorrow, the earth will still increase in temperature for the next 40 years [ climate.nasa.gov/faq/16/is-it- too-late-to-prevent-climate- change/ ]. If greenhouse gas emissions are reduced early and rapidly…
… with associated harmful carbon emissions, reduce energy costs, and create an income to the council through government initiatives such as the Renewable Heat Incentive. 10 Council plans Local Outcome improvement Plan (LOiP) The overarching aim and purpose of the Moray 10 Year Plan is Raising Aspirations through expanded choice, improved livelihoods and well-being, with the four priorities…
… and challenge the delivery of health and social care services. The effects of a changing climate are already beginning to be seen in Moray with increasingly frequent severe weather events requiring responses from the council, the emergency services and our Community Planning Partners. Even if all greenhouse gas emissions were stopped now, past and current global emissions mean that some level…
… developments and buildings 8 Reducing emissions from CHP by ensuring that air quality as well as carbon emissions are considered when assessing planning applications or where existing schemes require new or upgraded heat sources Environmental Protection Team Medium Hard to quantify emission reduction. Draft Local Plan policy requests SAP10 assessments which ensures carbon and air…
… networks is absolutely critical for understanding where pollution is most acute, and what measures are effective to reduce pollution. There are also a number of other very important statutory duties undertaken by boroughs, which form the basis of action to improve pollution; • Emissions from developments and buildings: emissions from buildings account for about 15% of the NOX emissions across…
…/publicbulletin.asp?la_id=1&MapType=Google https://www.breathelondon.org/ https://www.breathelondon.org/ https://www.breathelondon.org/ Monitoring and core statutory duties 3 IPPC duties and inspections under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 Environmental Protection Team Low Emission reductions as processes upgrade…
… on environmental and construction best practices into BeFirst/LBBD and other major developments BeFirst/Environmen tal Protection Team Low Indirect emissions reduction. Difficult to quantify emission changes. This is current best practice for reducing construction emissions (NOx and PM) 2020 No. of BeFirst Employer Requirements with GLA best practices included. 100% target for major…
…-green-energy-company-beam-energy Emissions from Development and Buildings 14 Participate in the Pan-London Non-Road Mobile Machinery registration campaign in conjunction with lead Borough (London Borough of Merton), to reduce emissions from construction vehicles in line with GLA guidance. Environmental Protection Low- Medium LAEI 2016 data shows that NOx emissions from…
… feasible, over the next eight to nine years through the HEEP programme. • Explore how to measure and monitor scope 3 emissions from council buildings Impact: Direct emissions reduction impact: High Overall impact: High Priority: High Rationale: Decarbonisation programme is critical to carbon reduction of the council operational estate. Reducing carbon emissions from approx. 4,500…
… • Continue to use greenhouse gas emissions data within decisions on household waste management service options and strategy, and within the tender and contract management process for waste contracts Impact: Direct emissions reduction impact: High Overall impact: High Priority: High Rationale: Carbon emissions from waste contracts is estimated to be the council’s second highest greenhouse…
… purchasing and using council fleet will develop a carbon reduction plan and integrate this into vehicle replacement plans. Impact: Direct emissions reduction impact: Medium Overall impact: Medium Priority: High Rationale: Fleet decarbonisation is a key part of emissions reduction in relation to council operations, though not as high as the impact of council buildings. Direct carbon savings…
… products to enable resident on-street home charging Impact: Direct emissions reduction impact: High Overall impact: High Priority: High Rationale: NEVIS modelling through LEVI project details potential emissions reductions based on predicted EV adoption, inc CO2e, NOx & PM2.5. The carbon impact of this deliverable is projected to be high, based on an assessment…
… sacrifice. • Work with staff on a new travel and parking strategy for County Hall, in tandem with development of the new Trowbridge leisure centre Longer term activity • Develop and update travel plans for all Wiltshire Council office hubs Impact: Direct emissions reduction impact: Low Overall impact: Medium Priority: Medium Rationale: This deliverable aims to work with staff to encourage…
… and may be harder to justify in terms of public spending). Taking such action also offers several co-benefits in the district, including clean water; biodiversity; recreation; water flow regulation and flood mitigation. Emissions reductions should be prioritised Offsetting offers great potential for contributing to your net carbon reductions. Nevertheless, for reasons of impact, speed…
… to the organisations that purchase it).’ Footprint re-classification Anthesis worked with officers to further categorise certain emissions sources in order to directly relate to carbon reduction activities in the action plan. For example, the data behind the fleet estimation was re-presented by vehicle type in order to more specifically target action. The categories have also been presented…
… the target, before engaging the public through an awareness campaign. Our Climate Action Plan highlights carbon reduction opportunities available in achieving the target, and will help in prioritising actions. HDC may wish to explore improved data management protocols particularly around your Scope 3 emissions, to improve confidence in reporting and monitoring against the target…
… PowerPoint Presentation HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL Carbon Reduction Target Setting and Action Plan Support August 2020 Context 01 Footprint Review 02 Setting a target 03 Action Plan 04 Appendices 05 CONTENTS Horsham Images provided by Toby Phillips 3Horsham District Council | Introduction INTRODUCTION In June 2019…
… been commissioned by the Carbon Reduction Project Team at Horsham District Council to support their carbon reduction planning. • Chapter 1 provides the context and drivers for action. • Chapter 2 reviews the Council’s 2018/19 footprint and the associated accounting principles. • Chapter 3 explores different methods for setting a carbon reduction target and the implications of each…
…: Ashfield Area Emissions ................................................................................... 31 7. Summary of Key Carbon Reduction Findings and Recommendations ...................................... 32 8. Carbon Management Action Plan ............................................................................................. 34 9. Carbon Management Plan Targets…
… it can to influence and assist the wider district to meet such targets. Emissions Reporting Boundary Ashfield District Council (ADC) is reporting its full greenhouse gas emissions profile, following the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. This methodology is compliant with UK Government reduction targets, Global Covenant of Mayors and the Carbon Disclosure Programme (CDP). ADC emissions…
… are outlined in Section 10. It is important to note that ADC has chosen to report its full greenhouse gas footprint as carbon dioxide equivalences, this includes carbon dioxide (CO2) and wider greenhouse gas emissions such as methane and nitrous oxide. In doing so, the council aims to reduce emissions associated with its estate, travel, services and consumption. The GHG Protocol outlines 15…
… and knowledge, working collaboratively to meet common goals. Area Wide Emissions Analysis of indicative emissions for the Ashfield DC local area, through BEIS data for local authorities, Tyndall Centre Carbon Budget Tool and the SCATTER tool. Employee Surveys Surveys to gather employee views and ideas for carbon emissions reductions and to gather data on employee commuting habits. Energy…
… that for all other scopes and categories, ADC emissions reduced by 24% since 2015/16, with an annual average reduction of 6.1%. Total net carbon emissions for ADC (including investments) equates to 63.3 tCO2e per ADC employee, an 87% increase since 2015/16. Not including investments, this is 23.5 tCO2e per employee, a reduction of 14% since 2015/169. Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the Council…
… Carbon emissions Percent Gas emissions 1957 57% Electricity emissions 1395 41% Fleet emissions 68 2% Key delivery themes South Tyneside Council understands its position well in relation to a clear emission reduction programme. Our sustainable ambitions must shape the strategic decisions being…
… Reference C12 Delivery objective Work with key service delivery leads to set specific annual emission reduction targets for aspects of STC estates and operations, which will be monitored on a quarterly basis What South Tyneside Council will do Develop carbon factsheets across key building delivery groups to establish current carbon footprint Establish robust reduction targets supported…
… are becoming more frequent or severe, with people across cities and towns now facing the consequences. Adapting to climate change To avoid the worst effects of climate change, we need to dramatically reduce carbon emissions. We must prepare for the significant and unavoidable consequences of climate change through increasing temperatures, shifting…
…. To be successful we will need to drive investment and innovation, identifying solutions to address the challenges we face. In 2019, the Government amended the UK’s emission reduction target, to “net zero” greenhouse gases by 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment towards the fight against climate change. South Tyneside Council has made a pledge to take all necessary steps…
…, along with various building improvement programmes. South Tyneside Council has been required to report its carbon emission for a number of years through the Governments Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) mandatory emissions scheme. This scheme no longer operates (final emission reporting year was 2018/19). Under this scheme we demonstrated significant reductions…
…, allowing for targets to be set from 2022-2023 onwards. Fig 3. Graphic showing that by reducing emissions from all 3 Scopes the council will reach its 2030 target Figure 4 indicates projected emission reductions over the next few years. These will be achieved by increasing year-on-year reductions in emissions associated with the council’s supply chain…
… of projects that have been identified and evolve to incorporate innovation in the field of carbon reduction and management. This document highlights the work that the council will need to undertake and the challenges it will need to overcome. The Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan will also help the council identify priorities to reduce emissions and help support us to develop policies to reduce…
… in the council’s Carbon Neutral Strategy (2022-30) which was adopted in October 2021. The carbon audit provided a baseline to measure future carbon reductions and savings. This Climate Action and Biodiversity Work Plan has been produced to sit alongside the Carbon Neutral Strategy and provide a schedule of all the projects and plans which must be undertaken in the coming months and years to reduce the emissions…
… and the associated emissions Scope 3 Indirect emissions that result from activities occurring in the supply chain of the council, both upstream and downstream Purchased goods and services, leased assets, business travel, employee commute, investments Source: The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (ghgprotocol.org) categorises emissions into three groups or scopes as defined above. Arun District Council…
… - - The Carbon Reduction Strategy identified 3 priority areas that will be addressed to ensure that there are reductions across all scopes. Priority 1 Supply Chain Priority 2 Energy Priority 3 Other emitters The largest single emitter was the council’s supply chain (86.88% of total emissions), therefore working closely with suppliers and contractors will be essential in ensuring that the 2030 target…
… are ambitious enough. Stakeholder Engagement workshop • To provide key stakeholders with an opportunity to inform, critique and prioritise content for the Carbon Neutrality Action Plan. • Identification factors that may enable or challenge various council emissions reductions activities. Further research into proposed actions • To consolidate and develop ideas from the stakeholder engagement session…
… 28 20 30 20 32 20 34 20 36 20 38 20 40 20 42 20 44 20 46 20 48 20 50 Direct Control Scenario Analysis to 2050 The below analysis shows an emissions scenario for the emissions classified as ‘Direct Control’. The only variable changed is the electricity grid carbon intensity. This tracks the BEIS Energy and Emissions Projections. This analysis shows 2 key things: • Emissions…
… in emissions from procurement could save 5,779 tCO2e over a fiscal year.10 Opportunity to influence suppliers and contractors to reduce their emissions. e. Work with all commissioned services and major procurements to ensure they have carbon reduction policies and procedures in place. Within business case.1 Continue work to establish baseline of top 50 suppliers. Develop criteria…
…. • Confirm carbon budget and target for borough-wide emissions. • Review all new policies to understand if carbon aspirations were included • Confirm if the carbon/environmental elements within scoring and social value assessment have been updated. • Confirm the process of reviewing pension investments has begun. 21 1. Behaviour Change and Internal Policy Case study: Action 1.3: Reducing…
… businesses, residents and organisations to reduce emissions The council will: Action Plan and Supplementary Annex Outputs from this work: Wider Council Strategies Introduction At the Council meeting on 22 May 2019 the Elected Members of Cheshire East Council (CEC) approved the following Notice of Motion relating to Climate Change. “This Council notes that on 1 May Parliament declared…
… to reduce carbon emissions is, and what the costs of doing so will be b) the solutions to and costs of reducing carbon emissions is a rapidly evolving area. This brings with it significant risks of getting ‘locked in’ to costly solutions which may not deliver all the emissions reductions needed in some areas if commitments are made now to action that will not take place for a few years c) the plan…
… external funding for carbon emission reduction projects that would otherwise have been unachievable. The actions and projects reflect the Council’s role as an influencer and leader as well as being an organisation that can take action to tackle its own carbon emissions. The projects are set out in four tables in Appendices 1-4, organised into the following categories: Appendix 1: Carbon reduction…
… commitments to support and work with others to help achieve net zero carbon in the district. There are Council services, such as planning and waste and recycling, whose purpose is intrinsically linked to reducing carbon emissions in the wider Richmondshire District and further afield, and where planned action will help to strengthen and accelerate the carbon emissions reduction element of them…
… an advancement on this. c) the statutory requirements and Government policy in place at the time of plan preparation. For example, whilst desirable from a carbon emissions reduction viewpoint, there are laws that prevent some services such as elections going entirely paperless, and virtual council meetings are no longer allowed following expiry of the relevant Covid-19 regulations. 10 Resourcing…
… and from decomposing waste in landfill. Greenhouse gases are commonly referred to as carbon emissions. They are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, CO2(e). One tonne of CO2(e) can be visualised as a cube that is about the height of a three storey building. Reducing carbon emissions from human activity to net zero is the internationally recognised way to slow down or stop climate change…