Including the closely related term transport.
…. It is obviously within the Council’s authority to change its own activities and behaviours to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030; it will be more challenging to affect the behaviour and activities of other organisations such as businesses and transport providers. As an example, the Council may need to consider providing financial incentives if the target is to be achieved District wide in the next 10 years…
…, changes such as expansions in logistics may be expected to increase transport related carbon emissions. 5.10 Transport is also a key factor in carbon reduction and the electrification of the Chase line was also another contributor. Electric vehicles are mandated by law to take over from petrol/diesel cars by no later than 2040 and so it may be anticipated that transport related emissions may fall…
… inefficient buildings; o Electric vehicles & charging infrastructure; o Improving air quality; o Replacing heat & ventilation systems and building insulation; o Generation of additional renewable energy in District e.g. extension of Solar PV, windfarms etc.; o Expansion of Home Working in the District to minimise transport related carbon emissions. ITEM NO. 6.7 5.16…
… and the Government’s Resources and Waste Management Strategy 2018. 5.20 The Council forms part of two tier local government arrangements with the County Council having its own estate; fleet of vehicles and responsibly for waste disposal; transport etc. In addition, other key partners such as Staffordshire Police, Colleges; NHS etc. will have similar arrangements. In addition the WMCA and two LEPS…
… and can be attributed to the decarbonisation of the energy supply sector; more industrial efficiency and off-shoring our emissions/production. Not all of the Staffordshire districts have the same balance between the different sectors regarding carbon emissions. For example, Cannock Chase’s biggest source is housing (40%) whilst Lichfield and Newcastle’s is transport. See below tables…