… must be prepared to contribute towards achieving this goal like everyone else and ensure it is equipped to tackle the changes that climate change is already likely to bring. In 2019 Southampton City Council declared a climate emergency and made a commitment that carbon emissions associated with its activities will be net zero by 2030. Despite a growing economy and population, Southampton’s…
… will have net zero carbon footprint • 90% of our council fleet will be zero-emission by 2030 How will we get there? • We will be an exemplar of good practice, provide support to the community and influence positive changes where we can. • We will ensure we measure, evaluate and report our progress using recognised and transparent methods. • We will seek to avoid and reduce our emissions…
… assetts to achieve net zero emissions • Review and update the existing Electric Vehicle Action Plan to support the shift to zero emission vehicles across the city for all. • Undertake a citywide carbon mapping assessment to determine its carbon footprint, predict likely reductions and persistent impacts. • Produce a City Carbon Reduction & Energy Strategy to support and inform stakeholders…
… documents. 2010 2050204020302020 Other eg. lighting, fleet Projected reduction Commercial building stock N et C O 2 em issions (% of 2010 baseline) 50 100 0 UK climate change act net zero Greenhouse Gas emissions Where direct emission reductions are no longer feasible, carbon offsetting will be used to meet net neutral carbon Estimated reduction Measured reduction Estimated…