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Have your say: Climate Change Strategy

Posted on October 24th, 2024 in General

Harlow Council is encouraging businesses to have their say on plans to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions in Harlow.

In 2019 the Council declared a climate emergency,  which set out several climate change pledges. This was followed by an agreed target to hit Net Zero by 2040 and the development of a Carbon Reduction Plan to reduce the council’s own emissions.

To build on these pledges the council has developed a broader Climate Change Strategy for the town as a whole. It sets out how the council can achieve Net Zero through its own activities and how it can influence the wider community and local economy to deliver reductions in emissions for the town.

The draft Climate Change Strategy has now been published for consultation and focusses on seven objectives.

  1. To achieve Net Zero emissions from the council’s operational buildings, land, vehicles, and services, including those provided by service delivery partners
  2. To achieve Net Zero emissions from all homes and the built environment within Harlow
  3. To reduce consumption of resources, reduce waste and increase reuse and recycling in Harlow
  4. To adopt good stewardship of the natural environment across the town to support both climate change adaptation and mitigation
  5. To achieve a significant modal shift towards more sustainable means of transport
  6. To promote reduction of emissions by businesses to Net Zero, supported by a successful green economy
  7. To lead and encourage local communities, partners and stakeholders to reduce their emissions and contribute positively to meeting the challenges posed by climate change

The document outlines short, medium and long term actions, projects and proposals that support these objectives as well as identifying any issues.

You can view and comment on the full draft Climate Change Strategy via the Council’s online consultation platform.

Alternatively, the draft Strategy, a shorter version of the document and a copy of the questionnaire can be found via the Council’s website.

To have your say, please send comments via:

The consultation begins 21st October and ends on 20th December 2024.

Have your say here: Harlow Council Climate Change Consultation

By responding, you give consent to the Council to hold & process your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation. Your name, organisation & comments may be available for others to view at the Council offices & on the Council website.

 

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