Including the closely related terms sustainability, and sustainable city.
… energy performance beyond the five years stipulated in the new London Plan. Encourage greater accountability for emissions through a new Westminster Sustainable City Charter, a shared commitment for businesses to reduce carbon emissions. Support small businesses to access finance and skills for projects that reduce their carbon impact, such as accessing and installing low carbon energy…
… of climate change and promote behaviour that reduces emissions and delivers local sustainability benefits such as local shopping. Produce a series of ‘how to’ guides for community development towards net zero such as access to funding, resources, opportunities and support networks. Empower resident and community groups to craft their own proposals for reducing carbon emissions in their local…
… energy efficiency performance. Work with private rented sector landlords to identify and improve properties with poor energy performance Promote local generation and use of affordable, clean energy. Share local community examples including action taking place in schools. Increase take up of sustainable and active transport such as walking and cycling and reduce reliance on private…
… in buildings whilst conserving the unique characteristics of Westminster’s built environment. Vision Businesses take collective action to reduce their carbon emissions and help to shape a thriving and sustainable local economy. Recommendations Recommendation Example actions Promote collaboration and provide support and information for organisations and landlords to improve the energy efficiency…
…. Simplify and increase access to green finance. Support the green agenda through our economic development and business support programmes. Maximise emissions savings through purchasing sustainable goods and services and using local supply chains. Promote the low carbon agenda through our procurement approach and supply chains. Harness opportunities to stimulate a green economic recovery…