Climate Change
The Council along with Hambleton businesses and residents have an important part to play if nationally we are to achieve the UK targets of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In 2021 the Council produced it’s Climate Change Policy and Strategy both or which can be viewed here:
We are committed to becoming Carbon neutral by 2034 and have already introduced changes such as low energy street lighting, electric vehicle charging points, home working, leisure centre decarbonisation to name but a few. However, we know we have a long way to go if we are to achieve our target.
The council’s own carbon emissions for 2019/20 emissions are detailed below, the emissions are measured in tonnes in carbon dioxide (equivalent) tCO2e. :-
|
Emissions Type |
Emissions |
Percentage of Total Emissions |
|
|
Heating |
956.47 |
37.7% |
|
|
Authority's Fleet |
800.27 |
31.5% |
|
|
Electricity |
651.48 |
25.7% |
|
|
Staff Business Travel |
55.96 |
2.2% |
|
|
Transmission & Distribution Losses |
55.31 |
2.2% |
|
|
Water |
17.66 |
0.7% |
|
| Total Emissions | 2,537.15 | 100% | |
We are working closely with York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership and details of their plan for a greener, farer, stronger economy can be found here:
We would like to promote community carbon reduction initiatives so if you have any events or ideas you would like us to publicise please let us know at info@hambleton.gov.uk
Warm Homes
There are many schemes, services and grants available to keep your home warm and save you money. Some are operated by Hambleton District Council and some are operated by partner organisations.
Businesses can find information on funding available for green initiatives at
Further information
More detailed information on climate change can be found on the following websites
What is Climate Change:
GOV.UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Climate Change Committee.
