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Slough Borough Council

… that there is a growing urgency for national and international action to combat climate change, and commits to developing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan that will address the causes and consequences of climate change in Slough by tackling 5 key objectives: o Reducing emissions from our estate and operations o Reducing energy consumption and emissions by promoting energy efficiency measures…

… these. This informs our recommendations for action in Slough. Emissions pathways for modelled for Slough Slough stretch target Slough net zero target Business-As-Usual Pathway High Ambition Pathway Paris Agreement Pathway Delivering Climate Action: The plan sets out detailed action recommendations for Slough to reduce emissions across several areas: Buildings o Improved energy efficiency o Moving away…

… available. In 2018, the Slough area was responsible for emissions totalling 1,177 kilo tonnes (kt) carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). Carbon dioxide equivalent is a metric for emissions which includes the impact of multiple greenhouse gasses. Most emissions resulted from energy consumption in buildings & facilities (57.7%) and transport (30.8%). Other sources include emissions arising from…

… from gas heating systems o Low carbon and energy efficient cooking, lighting and appliances Transport o Travelling shorter distances o Driving less o Switching to electric vehicles o Improving freight emissions o Reducing aviation emissions Waste o Reducing the quantity of waste o Increasing the recycling rate SBC’s Wider Influence o Council behaviour change and influencing…

… to achieve the actions. The actions will offer positive impacts across wider economic, social and environmental spheres, termed “co-benefits”. It is essential that these savings and co-benefits are considered in making the case for action. Next steps Based on carbon savings potential, the priority areas for action around carbon reduction are improving building efficiency, reducing emissions…