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Leicestershire County Council

… Leicestershire. In recent years there have been growing public calls for action on the environment and climate change, be that in terms of reducing the use of single use plastics, improving air quality, encouraging the use of low emissions vehicles and improving energy efficiency. In response Leicestershire County Council has declared a climate emergency and made a commitment to achieve carbon…

…. It is currently 16% of all Council building energy consumption (from zero in 2013-14); and • Reduction in business mileage of 3.5 million miles since 2012. This is a saving of more than 1,150 tonnes of CO2e. • Within the County the following progress has taken place. • Domestic GHG emissions have reduced by 32% (against 2005 baseline), with electricity emissions reduced by 55%; and • Non…

… change • Policy decisions • Use of goods & services • Use of fleet & contractor vehicles • Staff commuting • Business mileage travelled by staff • Public health issues • Resource depletion • Extreme weather • Flooding • Changes in ecology & landscape • Loss of heritage sites • Waste • Biodiversity loss • Energy use in buildings • Energy use for street & traffic lighting • Building…

… energy, sustainable transport, smart technologies, research and development. By seeking to address concerns around energy security and energy costs by identifying opportunities for local energy generation and distribution. By supporting the more sustainable use of resources and greater resource efficiency and enabling reductions in costs for businesses. By supporting efforts that recognise…

… afford. By encouraging the provision of low carbon housing which can be cheaper to build and run. By encouraging the construction of more sustainable and lifelong housing. By supporting residents to be more resource efficient in terms of energy and water use therefore reducing the cost of running a home. By encouraging the provision of housing that enables more sustainable access to local…