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London Borough of Newham

…. Impact across our principles Decarbonisation of home energy consumption, and increasing energy efficiency. Allowing residents to better cope with extreme heat/cold. Improved energy efficiency and reduced expenditure for those in social housing and protecting health through good indoor air quality and adequate ventilation. Existing examples Newham Council awarded £1.7million SHDF funding…

… This increases technical capacity for retrofits in the borough. Green economy opportunities for local businesses and residents. This reduces emissions by encouraging efficient energy consumption at the consumer level. Builds the community's knowledge and relationships, contributing to resilience in intensifying climate risks. Energy efficiency knowledge is built within the community and shared within…

… 2020 and 2030 could generate £5.5trn in net benefits. Source: Global Commission on Adaptation Align title (24pt) to this box 15 Newham’s Just Transition Plan The Bigger Picture → Estate → Council operations → Council building energy → Fleet → Procurement (not above sectors) → Transport policy → Waste services → Economic development → Spatial and energy planning → New and existing buildings…

… consumption) The Council’s own emissions Where Newham is Now Align title (24pt) to this box 20 Newham’s Just Transition Plan Borough-wide waste disposal Energy use - communal housing Energy use - housing The Council’s own emissions We must understand the full scope of the problem, to deliver the full scope of solutions needed. How can we as a Council lead on conscious consumption across…

… title (24pt) to this box Total footprint: ~1 million tCO2e for energy consumption, transport and waste within borough boundaries This volume of annual emissions is roughly equivalent to 850,000 return flights from London to New York City. 23 Newham’s Just Transition Plan Where Newham is Now https://calculator.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx?tab=3 Consumption emissions…