… for the UK to successfully reach its target of net-zero emissions by 2050. The scale of the challenge is colossal, and everyone needs to play a role in tackling climate change, bringing together businesses, organisations and the public is vital to reach the climate change goals. The world as we know it is changing significantly, and we all have a responsibility to meet the challenge. The cost…
… of climate change action is outweighed by the significant benefits which will result from our actions, policies and investment. By taking action we will reduce pollution, generate fuel savings, enhance biodiversity, and support economic growth. Reaching net-zero will create jobs and trade but that transition to a green economy requires a workforce with the right skills - and that is also a problem we…
… priority areas to focus on for reducing CO2. In July 2020, an annual report was presented to Council which detailed targets and actions that needed to be undertaken to reach the 2030 net-zero carbon target. In order to quantify the magnitude of the challenge and the level of commitment needed, we used trajectories and best estimates to quantify the carbon savings generated by the delivery…
… and demonstrates the benefits of becoming net zero. These actions will be delivered over the next ten years; however, some actions will be delivered sooner than others, and carbon savings will be achieved following the implementation of each target and in some cases further down the line. Most of the actions to be delivered over the first few years set in motion the groundwork and foundations for new…
… emissions of almost 8%. In Wokingham, changes to the way we work, and travel will pose challenges and opportunities as we transition to net zero. More home working will mean lower emissions from road transport, but higher emissions from our homes, as we heat and cool many different working spaces over the summer and winter months. Increased walking and cycling will bring many benefits…