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… projects, funding and opportunities arise. 22 Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-2025 23 Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-2025 of Camden direct carbon emissions come from transport. This reflects the high quality public transport links in the borough. A zero carbon Camden means that we need to radically change our public spaces and the way we use them. Our busy roads must become safer, less…
… and electricity supplies to housing. Approximately 60% result from non-domestic buildings such as offices, shops, universities and schools. Transport makes up a relatively small 14% contribution to borough wide emissions. Although the contribution to carbon dioxide emissions from transport is low, road transport is the primary cause of poor air quality in the borough. Government data for 20172…
… from consumer choices, the behaviour of us as citizens and the supply chains of Camden based organisations and businesses. It is estimated that two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions across London are ‘indirect’3 . Camden CO2 emissions 2017 Road Transport 14% Domestic 26% Industrial and Commercial 60% reduction in Camden since 2005 39% 2 www.gov.uk/government/collections/ uk-local…
…). Climate Change and Social Inequality 21 Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-2025 Achieving a zero carbon Camden will require people who live and work in the borough to do things differently. People will need to choose lower carbon goods, food and services; prioritise walking, cycling and public transport over private car use wherever possible; and change the way their homes and other…
… and enable healthy and sustainable travel choices and promote biodiversity. 14% come from road transport and a quarter of particulates. Tackling transport carbon dioxide emissions will have an added benefit of improving air quality, and helping to deliver on our commitment to achieve WHO standards by 2030. More information is available in our Clean Air Action Plan. Transport is a major…