Including the closely related terms waste, waste collection, and waste collection.
… Green space lock up emissions are 2,362 tonnes CO2e. What’s included? The carbon footprint baseline of the council has been based primarily on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, but also includes some Scope 3 emissions (see above for definitions), primarily for some services delivered on behalf of the council – waste collection and leisure facility management for example. These activities represent…
… the transition to a decarbonised electricity system • Waste and consumption – reducing waste and consumption • Natural environment – maximising the climate mitigation and adaptation qualities of the natural environment Within each of these areas we have a number of principles for delivery of actions. Broadly, the council will deliver actions in three categories: Lead The council must lead…
… are we now? Areas of focus for taking action Action by all Buildings Transport Zero carbon electricity Waste and consumption The natural environment Monitoring and delivery Monitoring progress Governance and support FOREWORD Leader Cllr Ken Rhatigan 2 Climate change remains arguably the largest threat to the world, despite the immediate challenge that has been presented…
… with the strategies above, and other work on areas such as waste and recycling, rather than seeking to duplicate these areas, or address all associated issues. Vision for Basingstoke and Deane The council is committed to continuing to make Basingstoke and Deane a great place to live. Achieving the targets and aspirations set out in our Climate Emergency declaration and in this strategy will not only…
…, as well as positive policies in our Local Plan Update. Waste and consumption: Many parts of the UK economy are dependent on single use, consuming large volumes of resources which are frequently wasted. Although recycling rates have been improving, they are still short of the ambitions of a sustainable economy. This matters to our zero carbon ambitions as materials we throw away have used…