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…. The agreement is wide in scope and provides the international framework for UK legislation. The Agreement includes (Article 12) an obligation to communicate about climate change and (Article 11) sustainable development goals as well as the more familiar carbon emission targets to limit global heating. 2.1.10 Background to Climate Change – Policy Some of the key national policies that underpin…

… used in manufacturing processes and the direct impact of operations and logistics. • Measure carbon emissions and ensure a plan to reduce emissions, where possible, is being implemented using carbon measurement tools. Specific targets to be included in major contracts • Eliminate unnecessary waste by adopting the "reduce, reuse, recycle" philosophy. • Be a good neighbour, minimise…

… the Ward End and Cole Valley Green Skills Hub project. December 2023 8 Chapter 2 - Introduction and Policy Context 2.1 Background to Climate Change – Legislation 2.1.1 Climate Change Act 2008- The Climate Change Act sets out emission reduction targets that the UK must comply with legally. It represents the first global legally binding climate change mitigation target set…

… by a country. The Act committed the UK to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. However, this target was made more ambitious in 2019 when the UK became the first major economy to commit to a ‘net zero’ target. The new target requires the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. 2.1.2 The Energy Act 2008- The Act contains…

… of the environmental effects of strategic land use related plans, policies and programs. 2.1.7 The 2009 Renewable Energy Directive- This Directive establishes a common framework for the production and promotion of energy from renewable sources. This Directive 2009/28/EC establishes a common framework for the use of energy from renewable sources in order to limit greenhouse gas emissions and to promote…