Including the closely related terms sustainability, and sustainable future.
… a more sustainable future. 5. Glossary of terms Carbon Neutrality/ Net Zero – Carbon neutrality, or having a net zero carbon footprint, refers to achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions by balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal. It is known as a net zero target because some emissions can remain if they are offset (i.e. by removal from the atmosphere and/or by trading in carbon…
… and will scope what works are being undertaken to achieve carbon reduction, however the capability and amount of other work businesses need to undertake to achieve this is currently unknown. A number of properties with East Staffordshire are in fuel poverty and require assistance to improve sustainable heating. This work has begun for areas that are able to access the gas network, but is more…
…. The Carbon Management Strategy was subsequently developed to coordinate the work around sustainability which lead to the review and implementation of the current Climate Change Strategy and Climate Change Adaptation Plan in 2013 and Air Quality Strategy in 2015 which contains the current Air Quality Action Plan. 6.2.3. The latest statistics published by BEIS4 (2 year lag) show that the overall…
… action now to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions as if we delay acting on emissions, it will only mean more radical intervention in the future at greater cost, and larger impacts on society. Taking action now can also help to achieve long-term, sustainable economic growth from a low-carbon economy. 6.4.4. East Staffordshire Borough Council is in a key position to take action on climate…
… to the energy efficiency of council offices and leisure centres through energy efficient lighting and heating; introduction of a bike to work scheme reduce transport emissions and the incorporation of a sustainability section for Council reports. 6.6.2. Whilst the Council has many projects that affect climate change, they are not reflected within an up to date Climate Change Strategy and action plan…