Including the closely related terms carbon, carbon budget, and carbon budget.
… is laid out for our own estate and operations which are responsible for the majority of our emissions. Key activities which move the borough towards the 2041 target are also included. Reaching net zero by 2030 is not just about having low emissions at that point, but about being on a falling trajectory en route to 2030. The same is the true of the 2041 target. To stay within our carbon budget…
… is resilient to the impacts of climate change (adaptation). We know that the impacts of climate change are greater on the poorest and most vulnerable members of society and so in Sandwell, we will need to go further than other areas to protect and support our residents. Current Situation In order for Sandwell to be net zero by 2041, we need to stay within a defined carbon budget of 9.1million tonnes…
…. The modelling defines the budget period as being up to 2100. Based on the latest data available, Sandwell produced 1.4million tonnes of carbon in 2018, which without any change in activities, sets us on a course for producing 115million tonnes by 2100, rather than 9.1. We will have used up our carbon budget in the next 6 to 7 years, unless we begin to make significant reductions in the borough’s…
… that are already involved in, or moving towards ‘circular economy’ principles or trading in the low-carbon and environmental goods sector • Household waste and recycling – we can influence how much of the borough’s waste is recycled and how energy efficient the collection service is. • Greening the borough – we can directly influence how ‘green’ Sandwell becomes • Behavioural change – we can influence…
…, infrastructure, reputation and environment. Conversely, failing to respond adequately will impact negatively upon those areas too. Economic Nationally and globally, economies are moving away from traditional models based upon the on-going availability of fossil fuels and other natural resources, towards low-carbon models and a circular approach. Sandwell’s businesses, if supported correctly, could…