Including 8 closely related terms such as low carbon, carbon, and carbon emissions.
… of a sustainable North Ayrshire. WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED SO FAR? Since our first Carbon Management Plan in 2005, North Ayrshire Council has been proactive in reducing carbon emissions. Our first Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy (ESCCS) was published in 2014 and updated in 2017, setting an area wide target to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 (based on a 2005 baseline year…
… sustainable. environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it and facilitate the transition to a low carbon economy”. new development. LO C A L C O N TE X T North Ayrshire Council Plan 2019-24 The commonality that links these international, national and regional policies is a desire to achieve a sustainable environment for future generations – a priority made…
… emissions by sector NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL ESTATE EMISSIONS We are proactive in our approach to reducing carbon emissions from our own estate and have been doing so since the first Carbon Management Plan in 2005/06. We continue to calculate emissions associated with energy usage, water, waste and transport, aiming to drive down the environmental impact of our services. Figure 5. Shows…
… developed a referral process for landlords and homeowners to Home Energy Scotland and Citrus Energy, to improve the efficiency of their properties and offer support with utility companies. PRIORITY ACTIONS Affordable Warmth 1. Implement additional phases of domestic solar PV installations 2.a Implement external wall insulation for domestic properties, to reduce carbon emissions and provide…
… and income are driven by investment into such economic activities, infrastructure and assets that allow reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy and resource efficiency, and prevention of the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services’. We must ensure a just transition to a green economy in North Ayrshire, so that existing inequalities are not exacerbated and we learn the lessons…