Including 19 closely related terms such as carbon emissions, reduce emissions, and direct emissions.
… CO2 but International aviation and shipping are not included in the Paris Agreement or countries emissions inventories or targets. This increases Uttlesford’s total CO2 emissions to 726 Kilo Tonnes. Council CO2 Emissions The Council has been monitoring its own direct carbon emissions since 2007 as part of its climate change strategy emission targets. In 2018-19 total emissions stand at 2291…
… be addressed with the support of communities, businesses and partners Reducing Emissions (Mitigation) It is important to reduce carbon emissions from our everyday activities as these are causing the Earth’s temperatures to rise and contribute to extreme climate change. The priority areas for Uttlesford are shown here: Zero carbon council: Reducing energy use in council buildings, fleet…
… a significant role in climate change. In turn, conserving energy uses less resources, protects the natural environment and reduced emissions result in cleaner air quality. Heating buildings and hot water currently accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions. This makes it the largest source of direct emissions. At least 65% of this heat is supplied by gas, 25% from oil and about 10% from electricity…
… District Wide CO2 Emissions The Government produces area based CO2 emissions data. This assessment shows that in Uttlesford district in order to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030 there would need to be a reduction of 576Kilo Tonnes CO2. This is based on 105 Industry and commerce, 12 Agriculture, 142 Residential and 317 Transport. Stansted Airport is our largest CO2 emitter at c. 1.5m tonnes…
… to be used as an interim tool to reduce emissions. We will need to develop new skills and create capacity within the organisation including technological knowledge in reducing carbon emissions, climate emergency training programmes for public services and their supply chains, covering both mitigation and adaptation. Priorities: • Zero carbon emissions across estate • Tree planting on council…