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Leicestershire County Council

…% of household waste sent for reuse, recycling or composting by 20201 * compared to 2016-17 baseline levels It will not be possible to reduce the Council’s greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030 and a certain level of carbon offsetting will be required. This will be done after all reasonable efforts have been taken to reduce emissions. In order to achieve these overall GHG emissions targets…

… on climate change can be seen in the Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 2019. This set a legally binding greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 100% by 2050, i.e. net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. If this target is to be achieved transformational action is required. In support of this, there are a range of policy initiatives designed to change the way we use…

… by 2050. Climate Change • 64% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from LCC operations by 2025* • 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (net carbon neutral) from LCC operations by 2030 • Continuous improvement in reducing the number of climate change risks with a high-risk score (15 or more) • 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (net carbon neutral) for Leicestershire by 2050…

… to the ISO 14001 standard; • 2012: LCC signed up to Climate Local, an Environment Agency supported initiative; • 2014: The Council approved the Carbon Reduction Strategy and Implementation Plan focusing on reducing carbon emissions in the County; • 2018: LCC signed up to UK 100 Pledge; and • 2019: LCC declared a climate emergency and commited to achieve carbon neutrality for its own…

…, the development of these documents and systems, combined with the hard work of Council staff and partners, we have made measurable progress in reducing the Council’s environmental impact. Of particular note has been: • 63% reduction in the Council’s own greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) since 2008-09; • Significant increase in low/ zero carbon energy generation on Council buildings and land…