… to confirm this proportion but it is believed to be less than 2%. Reducing these emissions will form our work around becoming a net zero carbon council. For our other key principles, the council will take a leadership role. Part of this role will be considering our matrix of influence to identify actions that we can help to enable, support and influence both locally and nationally. The council…
… measures our progress on a quarterly basis. Examples Key principle Scope Actions Success measures Method Become a net zero carbon council Scope one and two 100% council electricity supplied by renewables • 0% electricity from non-renewable sources Reduction Replenish our carbon stores Scope one, two, three Identify opportunities for nature recovery networks…
… of climate change 3 oC We are currently on track for 3o of warming – the tipping point 4 oC Unchecked emissions growth could lead to severe and widespread climate change by 2100 Become a net zero carbon council An energy efficient built environment Renewable energy generation Repair, reuse, reduce and recycle Replenish our carbon stores Reduce emissions from transport Adapting…