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Braintree District Council

… to mitigate the impacts of climate change across the District and reduce carbon emissions. Some of these achievements of this are set out below. Energy Conservation • Installed 8,700 energy saving measures including boilers, domestic solar installations, cavity wall and loft installation resulting in 1,000 tonnes of carbon saved. • 14,689 residents registered for energy switching…

… wide sources of Carbon Dioxide emissions (KT CO2) The Government produces area based CO2 emissions measured in Kilo Tonnes (Kt). This pie chart and graph show that in the Braintree District, in order to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030, there would need to be a reduction of 576Kt of CO2. Please see breakdown below. Progress on reducing carbon emissions and adapting to climate…

… in facilitating both access to carbon offsetting and supporting the development of local offsetting businesses. In the transition to the low carbon economy the Council must play an active role in supporting local food producers and local material/product manufacturers. Residents and businesses should have more opportunities and be encouraged to source local products and to reduce their need…

… and providers to reduce carbon emissions from transport, as well as mitigate the impacts of climate change on our transport infrastructure. ENCOURAGE GREENER TRANSPORT CHOICES Transport Priorities GROW ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK AND IN- FRASTRUCTURE INCREASE CYCLING AND WALKING IN THE DISTRICT IMPROVE DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY TO REDUCE WORK TRAVEL DEMAND 1 6 C L I M A T E C H…

… has the potential to enhance the local economy. The Council has an essential role in creating the conditions for growth and attracting sustainable, environmentally responsible low carbon businesses and skilled workers to the District. The continued growth of a cross cutting green technology sector is one which the Council will seek to facilitate. We will support green projects for inward…