Including the closely related term pathway.
… contribution towards the Paris Climate Change Agreement, it should emit no more than 7.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide before 2100. At 2017 emission levels, Swale would use this entire budget within seven years. The recommended pathway requires: a 13% cut in carbon dioxide emissions each year from 2020; 80% reduction in annual emissions by 2030 and 95% reduction by 2042. Historically, the reduction…
… in annual carbon emissions has been just over 3%. The recommended pathway would leave 20% of emissions to be offset to meet our target of carbon neutrality by 2030. At its heart, the action plan has ten high-priority key actions These actions are specific and deliverable, although some set very challenging targets. The council will show what can be done, and support organisations, businesses…
… and local residents on their pathway to low carbon living. Many actions can only be taken in partnership with others, including central government, Kent County Council, business and community groups. To succeed changes in government policy are required. This action plan does not set out a full list of actions that will deliver a carbon neutral borough in 2030. It is not possible to know exactly all…
…, it should stay within a maximum cumulative carbon dioxide emission budget of 7.7 million tonnes (MtCO2) for the period of 2020 to 2100. At 2017 CO2 emission levels, Swale would use this entire budget within 7 years from 2020. The recommended pathway to stay with the carbon budget requires: • 13% cut in CO2 emissions each year from 2020 • 81.1% reduction in annual emissions by 2030 • 95…
… % reduction to be near zero by 2042 This recommended pathway would leave 19.9% (227kt CO2e) plus emissions from non-CO2 sources of greenhouse gases to be offset to meet our target of carbon neutrality by 2030. A report from the Carbon Trust, commissioned by Swale Borough Council, recommends a similar pathway to cutting carbon emissions from our own estate. If we implemented all of the actions…