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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

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… will the strategy make a difference? 4 Technical report 5 2. Strategic aims & objectives 6 Aim 1: Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions 7 Aim 2: Protect and enhance the natural environment 11 Aim 3: Use all resources efficiently and minimise waste 16 Aim 4: Adapt to the impacts of climate change 19 3. Key areas of activity 24 4. Implementing the strategy 28 Action plans 28…

… to keep global temperature rises to 1.5°C will require considerable resources that are not yet identified, but we know where we need to focus the resources we do get, to achieve the greatest benefit: 1. We believe that as a Council we should aim to be net zero for greenhouse gas emissions by 2032, using the critical next decade to shift to sustainable practices and systems. 2. We will protect…

… of the strategy has been informed by recent legislation and government policy, most notably: 1. The Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) Order 20191, which states that by 2050 greenhouse gas emissions are to be cut by 100% compared to 1990 levels, i.e. ‘net zero’. An interim target states that by 2035 emissions are to be cut by 78% compared to 1990 levels. 2. A Green Future: Our 25 Year…

… contribute towards two or more of these aims. For example, any natural habitats we restore can help to achieve ‘net zero’ by locking up carbon in plants and trees (Aim 1), support nature recovery (Aim 2), and contribute to climate change adaptation by reducing flood risk (Aim 4). Page 6 | Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 Aim 1: Achieve net zero greenhouse gas…

… to withstand the impacts of climate change Aim 1: Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions Global temperatures have increased by more than 1°C since the 19th century, and this is already having serious impacts on people, environments and economies across the globe as a result of changes to our weather patterns and rising sea levels. Greenhouse gas emissions are the main cause of climate…

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