… 2020 3 Introduction by the Chief Executive, Kim Wright Index Section One: Context p4 Introduction p4 Evidence Base p6 The Benefits of Action p9 Section Two: Action Plan p11 Leading by Example p12 Sustainable Housing p22 Decarbonised Transport p34 Greener, Adaptive Lewisham p40 Inspiring, Learning and Lobbying p45 Section Three: Delivery P51 Annex…
… warning of the consequences of failing to limit global warming to a 1.5ºC rise1. The IPCC assessment acknowledges the scale of the challenge means rapid and far-reaching changes in all aspects of society, but is also clear that taking action and delivering on the existing commitments of the United National Framework on Climate Change is the way to a more sustainable and equitable society. 1.2…
… efficiency of homes and making more sustainable food and transport choices will also leave residents with more disposable income that can be spent in the local economy. 11 https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/bulletins/finalestimates/2017 12 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/views-on-the-green-economy-survey…
…: Leading By Example; Sustainable Housing; Decarbonised Transport; Greener Adaptive Lewisham; Inspiring, Learning and Lobbying. 2.2 Content in each delivery area includes the following sections: ‘Our ambition and the challenge we face’, which seeks to summarise what the section covers and our overarching approach; ‘What we have done’, which provides an update on actions we…
… now has nearly 50 members with representation from all Council directorates and Lewisham Homes; 900 pledges from staff at corporate event in January 2020 to reduce use of plastic, reduce meat and dairy consumption and choose more sustainable travel options. Investment in a new Climate Emergency post for 2020-22. Inclusion of social value within the corporate procurement process, providing…