Including 10 closely related terms such as carbon, low carbon, and carbon emissions.
… to the ISO 14001 standard; • 2012: LCC signed up to Climate Local, an Environment Agency supported initiative; • 2014: The Council approved the Carbon Reduction Strategy and Implementation Plan focusing on reducing carbon emissions in the County; • 2018: LCC signed up to UK 100 Pledge; and • 2019: LCC declared a climate emergency and commited to achieve carbon neutrality for its own…
… and manage energy, water, resources, land and transport. This means contributions from everyone, including local government. The UK Government’s Clean Growth Strategy underlines the role that local government has in delivering and supporting our evolution to a low carbon society as we respond to these national and international commitments. In recognition of this, Leicestershire County…
…. O. Support action for sustainable development and growth O1. Utilising our own land and assets, the Council will ensure infrastructure growth and delivery does not harm the environment or contribute to climate change and instead actively seeks to improve biodiversity and reduce carbon emissions, thereby creating exemplars of sustainable development. O2. Work with partners…
… Leicestershire’s economic prosperity benefits everyone and supports resilient, clean growth. By contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions and helping to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change which are predicted to have significant negative impacts on the economy. By identifying local business opportunities that will arise from the move towards a low carbon future e.g. renewable…
… to a low carbon future and minimise the financial and reputational costs that would otherwise occur. 30 31 Environmental Issue Description Rationale for Action Water & Land The release of pollutants • The Council carries out activities that carry a Pollution and and contaminants into water Nuisance (noise, and land can pose a major dust, vibrations, health threat to humans odour…