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Leicester City Council

… and the council, the majority of the reduction so far has been the result of lower emissions from electricity use. Some of this has been achieved by local action to increase energy efficiency – for example installing LED lighting – while the rest has come from the decarbonisation of the national grid. The opportunities for further carbon emissions reduction over the coming years are discussed…

… cause carbon emissions Direct emissions from the city •Gas heating and hot water •Petrol and diesel vehicles •Land use change (loss of carbon stored in trees or soil) •Refrigerant gases - leakage Emissions elsewhere from generating the energy and transport services we buy •Grid electricity •Flights and public transport outside the city Emissions elsewhere from producing…

…. Failure to reduce worldwide carbon emissions and limit global heating to below 1.5°C risks catastrophic impacts from extreme weather and sea level rises, damage to habitats and biodiversity and threats to human populations across the globe. The scale of this challenge has also been highlighted by the impact of COVID-19, which has shown how vulnerable society can be. Indeed, there is also…

…. The challenges we face include reducing carbon emissions from our homes and businesses, promoting healthy and sustainable transport, protecting and enhancing green spaces and making changes to what we buy and dispose of. These are challenges that the council cannot face alone, and will need support and involvement of people, communities and businesses across the city – as well as a step-change…

…. The strategy identifies aims and objectives for achieving the vision, with an initial focus on areas where the council can have the most impact. The accompanying Climate Emergency Action Plan reflects these areas, with ambitious programmes set out across six themes. These programmes include: At home – reducing carbon emissions and energy bills for council tenants by fitting insulation, energy-saving…