City council publishes update on climate emergency action plan, with 34% reduction in carbon emissions since 2018-19, and 13% reduction in the last year alone
Westminster City Council has proudly published a second report on progress to address the climate emergency, highlighting major steps forward in reducing emissions and advancing climate goals across the city.
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The report shows that council emissions have fallen by 34% since 2018-19, which includes a 13% reduction in just the last year. Citywide emissions have fallen by 17% since 2017.
Among other achievements, more than 100 organisations having signed up to the Sustainable City Charter – which represents some 42.7% of non-domestic floor space across Westminster. The launch of Westminster Green and Investment Fund raised £1m in just nine days for local sustainability projects including solar PV, LED lighting and a heat pump.
In addition, the creation of both a cool neighbourhoods strategy and local flood risk management strategy has helped to tackle climate impacts affecting those who live or work in Westminster. The creation of the Westminster Citizen’s Climate Assembly led to a call on residents to create a set of recommendations to collectively overcome barriers for achieving Net Zero.
As well as the progress report, the council has also published an updated climate emergency action plan (CEAP), which sets out ambitious goals for the future. The aim is to become a net-zero council by 2030 and a net zero-city by 2040.
See the Westminster City Council website for the progress report and updated CEAP.
Cllr Ryan Jude, Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology, Culture and Air Quality, says: ‘Both the Climate Emergency Action Plan and the second progress report is testament hard work and collaboration across our city in cutting emissions. We’ve made great strides so far, but we know the job isn’t finished yet. It is the responsibility of everyone in Westminster to continue to drive our efforts in making sure we become a net-zero city by 2040.’
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