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London Borough of Croydon

…) This will be achieved through the following policies to: • encourage a modal shift towards more sustainable modes of transport, discouraging private car use • ensure public transport systems are operated effciently, improving driving techniques and raising awareness of fuel effcient driving styles • promote the use of low carbon vehicles, technology and fuel These key policies are already being delivered…

… following Croydon’s 2025 34% CO2 emission reduction target 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 C ar bo n di ox id e (k t/ C O 2 ) 20 05 20 06 20 07 20 20 20 15 20 25 ˜ Road Transport ˜ Domestic ˜ Industry and Commerical ˜ Road Transport ˜ Domestic ˜ Industry and Commerical target target target Croydon Climate Change Mitigation Action Plan 4…

… in the future. From the graph above we are able to estimate overall CO2 reduction in the borough since 2005 which includes reduction through national and local initiatives. Between 2005 and 2007 there has been a saving of 2.24% in the residential sector, an 8.57% reduction in the industrial and commercial sector and a 1.43% reduction in the transport sector. Through the assessment of how we are to meet…

… which is similar to the UK average, in contrast to the transport patterns in inner London where a high proportion of the population use public transport. This action plan focuses strongly on encouraging people to cycle, walk, join car clubs and invest in electric vehicles. Targeted action will be on the development of workplace travel plans and school travel plans. The actions are aligned…

… to deliver the key environmental priorities for Croydon, namely: • effective communications and marketing for individual behaviour change • tackling climate change by reducing CO2 emissions, including domestic emissions • facilitating a modal shift to sustainable transport • effective management of our natural resources to ensure climate resilience • addressing waste and improving environmental…