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…. 1 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008 to advise the UK and devolved governments on emissions targets and to report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change. September 2020 7 2.15. The Essex Design Guide (2018…

…. In June 2019, the Government passed a ‘net zero’ carbon emissions law which requires the UK to bring all greenhouse gases to net zero by the year 2050, compared to previous targets of at least 80% reduction from 1990 emission levels. The 2050 target was recommended by the UK’s independent climate advisory body, the Committee on Climate Change. Net zero means any emissions are balanced…

… in Public. Policy CC1 of the Plan sets out the Council’s development strategy on climate change: Policy CC1: Responding to Climate Change 1. The Council will seek to reduce carbon emissions, and the impacts of the Borough on climate change by encouraging greater levels of sustainability through development, and by putting measures in place that encourage individuals within the community…

… and carbon emissions in new buildings are governed by the building regulations regime, which is a separate process to the planning system. However, some local planning authorities (including Basildon Borough Council) have introduced their own standards for new buildings that are higher than the standards in building regulations in terms of energy efficiency and/or carbon emissions2. Role…

… of Local Plans in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption 2.19. The planning system is required to shape places in ways that contribute to radical reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, minimise vulnerability and improve resilience, promote the reuse of existing resources, including the conversion of existing buildings and support renewable and low carbon energy and associated infrastructure…