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… is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its purpose is to advise the UK Government and devolved administrations on emissions targets and report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change. The Committee on Climate Change published its report “Net Zero: The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming…
… to less than 1.5ºC In March 2019, Tower Hamlets became one of the first councils in the country to declare a climate emergency The UK Government has committed in June 2019 to Net Zero emissions by 2050 Greta Thunberg, the Schools strike movement and Extinction Rebellion are calling for action now 7| LBTH Net Zero Carbon | March 20 | Rev A LBTH Net Zero Carbon PlanEnergy…
…” in May 2019. Some of the key recommendations of the report include: • A Net Zero greenhouse gas emission target is not credible unless policy is ramped up significantly. • Delivery must progress with much greater urgency. • Clear leadership is needed, right across Government, with delivery in partnership with businesses and communities. The National Grid Each year the National Grid issues…
… years. National commitment In May 2019, the Committee on Climate Change published its ‘Net Zero report’ and set out the ambitious aim of phasing out carbon emissions in the UK by 2050. The Government adopted the recommendation of this report and the Climate Change Act was amended in June 2019 to reflect this ambition: achieving net zero emissions by 2050. In addition, the Department…
… of inefficient buildings, in particular Mulberry Place and the associated move towards a lower carbon new Town Hall. The Council may dispose / move out of other buildings but we have currently only accounted for Mulberry Place. • Carbon policy measures from the Council (e.g. retrofitting, energy management, and tree planting) and from Government, as well as market-driven changes (e.g. uptake…