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London Borough of Camden

… (the latest national dataset available) shows that ‘direct’ carbon dioxide emissions in Camden have reduced by 39% since 2005. Data for 2018 will be published in July 2020 and is expected to show that Camden has met the 40% borough wide target set in Green Action for Change. While efforts to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and transport have helped to reduce these emissions…

… reduction has been achieved through improving the energy efficiency of our own estate through our Carbon Reduction Programme, and in some cases, by building new, highly efficient buildings such as 5 Pancras Square. Decarbonisation of the UK electricity grid (see Fact Bank) has also contributed to these reductions. While Camden’s council housing is not included within this footprint, we know…

… that it is a major source of emissions in the borough representing around 10% of ‘direct’ emissions in Camden. A key part of the Climate Action Plan therefore focuses on improving the energy efficiency of Council housing. Corporate property 26% Schools 42% Fleet 5% Other 7% Street scene 6% Leisure centre 14% 44% reduction since 2010 Council Estate and Operations CO2 footprint kgCO2 per KWh…

… of heat and transport. The most radical and stretching of the three proposals would require an additional £900m of investment by 2030 (significantly beyond Council budgets). It would also require new enabling legislation, unprecedented rates of household energy efficiency improvements, a complete ban on gas boilers and the significant electrification of heat and transport. The modelling…

… highlights how difficult it will be to achieve a zero carbon Camden by 2030. It also clearly demonstrates the need for stronger and supportive national policy to support the climate agenda. Significant additional funding would also be needed to improve the energy efficiency of housing and replace fossil fuel based heating and hot water systems in domestic and non-domestic premises with low carbon…