… the Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) at Drax, we're right at the forefront of the UK's drive for net zero carbon emissions. Investment in green technology is creating new jobs and putting the district on the world stage. There are also wider benefits to becoming carbon neutral in terms of health and well-being, biodiversity, green recovery, air quality and community resilience. As a Council…
… to reducing and also fully offsetting our direct carbon emissions by 2023. Strategy on a page By 2030, the Council and its operations will be carbon neutral, positively helping Selby District and the North Yorkshire area move to a net zero carbon economy. We recognise that the creation of the new North Yorkshire Council in 2023 means that it will not be possible to implement all the measures…
… to climate change. As a Council we want to try and reduce these impacts going into the future, reducing our contribution towards global emissions by taking actions to become a net zero organisation. Reducing our emissions will come with other benefits including reduced costs, improved air quality, healthier happier people, and new skills and jobs. The Council’s carbon footprint As part…