Including 11 closely related terms such as gas emissions, harmful emissions, and carbon emissions.
… an overall balance between the emissions produced and emissions removed from the atmosphere. To achieve net zero, organisations typically reduce carbon emissions by around 90% and then offset the remaining 10%, known as the 'residual emissions'. That means harmful emissions from homes, transport, farming and industry will have to be stopped or - in areas where it's difficult to stop completely - balanced…
… the atmosphere through carbon offsetting, ie by utilising tree planting or other carbon sinks. Key targets for tackling climate change: Global target: to limit global heating by 1.5°C which in turn will limit the most damaging impacts of climate change. UK target: The UK is aiming to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 with a further target to cut carbon emissions by 78 per cent…
… Working together on climate action In consultation with more than 200 local organisations, Adur & Worthing Councils have drawn up a shared Climate & Nature Plan "Adur & Worthing Sustainability Framework (2021-2023)", covering 10 priority areas and containing 60 actions for the Councils and community. Among the 10 key areas included in the framework are reducing carbon emissions…
… by other measures like planting trees that suck carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere. The region-wide plan for Adur and Worthing brings together residents, landowners and public sector organisations in a bid to achieve a net zero target by 2045. Carbon neutral: Describes achieving zero carbon by balancing carbon emissions with the removal of carbon from…
… Recommendations Report - Full report (12,464KB) Joined UK100 Pledge: a national network of local authorities through which members committed to work towards becoming net zero across Adur and Worthing by 2045: UK 100 website Commissioned a SCATTER report to further understand greenhouse gas emissions in Adur and Worthing…