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London Borough of Camden

… and electricity supplies to housing. Approximately 60% result from non-domestic buildings such as offices, shops, universities and schools. Transport makes up a relatively small 14% contribution to borough wide emissions. Although the contribution to carbon dioxide emissions from transport is low, road transport is the primary cause of poor air quality in the borough. Government data for 20172…

… aspects of the borough with the aim of achieving a zero carbon Camden by 2030. We define our zero carbon target as attempting to reduce all of the carbon dioxide emissions associated with fuel consumption within the boundary of the borough to zero, by 2030. This focuses on the emissions associated with gas, electricity and transport fuels and are referred to as direct emissions. We aspire…

… from consumer choices, the behaviour of us as citizens and the supply chains of Camden based organisations and businesses. It is estimated that two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions across London are ‘indirect’3 . Camden CO2 emissions 2017 Road Transport 14% Domestic 26% Industrial and Commercial 60% reduction in Camden since 2005 39% 2 www.gov.uk/government/collections/ uk-local…

… Promoting and trialling car free zones and days Enabling electric transport with infrastructure and incentives Developers to fund energy efficiency retrofits of old buildings Council Climate Emergency scrutiny panel All council properties to be fossil-fuel free Planting trees and retaining public spaces Council communications on the climate crisis Mobilising existing community groups Greening…

…). Climate Change and Social Inequality 21 Camden Climate Action Plan 2020-2025 Achieving a zero carbon Camden will require people who live and work in the borough to do things differently. People will need to choose lower carbon goods, food and services; prioritise walking, cycling and public transport over private car use wherever possible; and change the way their homes and other…