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London Borough of Brent

… review the actions taken to reduce carbon emissions in Brent and the Council at the end of the municipal year. It is within this context that the council commenced its work on putting these goals into action, and working with residents and communities to get their views on climate and ecological issues, on how the borough would be best served to achieve the aim of carbon neutrality by 2030…

…. Investing Responsibly via the Brent Pension Fund The Full Council motion resolved that at every opportunity, to redirect the council’s investments into sustainable, renewable and low carbon investments. The council appreciates that where the Brent Pension fund is invested is very important to residents and should reflect our aims for tackling the climate and ecological emergency. Through…

… wherever possible with the London-wide ambitions set out in the London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee & London Environment Directors’ Network (LEDNET) Joint Statement on Climate Change, and the London Councils’ Green Recovery Plan. • Retrofit London • Low-carbon development • Halve petrol and diesel road journeys • Renewable power for London • Reduce consumption emissions • Build…

… of focus: 1. Improving Energy Efficiency There are well over 100,000 homes and buildings in Brent (of which just under 12,000 homes and around 200 non-domestic buildings are owned by the council). The most effective way of reducing carbon emissions in homes and buildings is by reducing the need for heating and phasing out gas. In existing buildings, this can be most effectively achieved…

… resources in the long-term. The draft Brent Local Plan identifies the potential to deliver approximately 46,000 new homes up to 2041. This presents challenges around ensuring those homes are built in the right place, are supported by the right infrastructure and are built using innovative solutions that will help reduce carbon emissions. Creating a resilient and efficient Brent is key to ensuring…