Including 5 closely related terms such as carbon, carbon emissions, and carbon energy.
… communities. Opinion is divided on the pace required to meet this emergency; Extinction Rebellion state that we should aim for net zero emissions by 2025, the UK Committee on Climate Change references 2050 for carbon neutrality for the UK. The Climate Change Act 2008 set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels. In June 2019, this target was updated to a 100…
…. An example of this is with the Council’s acquisition of land and future tree planting regimes. This approach has the multiple benefits of not only reducing carbon emissions via offsetting but also providing ecological mitigation and public recreation to help improve our residents’ health and wellbeing. Fleet fuel use is the Council’s largest source of Council emissions. This has been identified…
… as one of the main focuses for reducing carbon emissions. The Council already has some electric vehicles but the challenge lies predominantly with the larger refuse vehicles. In order to achieve a reduction the Council will assess the introduction of electric or alternative fuel vehicles before 2025. From then it is proposed that there will be a phased programme of replacing the current fleet…
… in emission reduction. Work closely with partners to share best practice and work jointly on initiatives To make best use of resources to facilitate action. Identify and learn from leading carbon neutral employers To understand the most effective ways to move towards carbon neutrality Facilitate behaviour change of staff and members to put reducing carbon emissions at the centre of our approach…
… of the office waste produced in Council owned and occupied buildings To ensure robust data is available to inform future waste management arrangements. Review energy purchasing and procurement To help the move towards renewable and low carbon energy sources, thus reducing emissions. Deliver measures to improve energy efficiency and reduce our energy consumption, including: • Review lighting within…