A net-zero Newcastle
Sustainable environment strategy and delivery plan
The government has committed the UK to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
We have signed a declaration to reduce carbon emissions and are aiming for a reduction to net zero. We plan to reach net zero on our own internal buildings and services by 2030 – an ambitious target!
In line with the government, we aim for the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme to be 100% 'net zero' by 2050. Seems a long way off, but it's not that far away.
Our sustainable environment strategy and plan will help us clearly decide what we need to do to 'decarbonise', when to do it, and how to do it. Some examples of these actions we are taking towards a net zero borough include:
- installing solar panels on council owned buildings, businesses and homes
- transforming our vehicle fleet to Electric and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil which reduces our emissions (HVO)
- switching our heating systems from gas boilers to electric boilers, ground source heat pumps or hydrogen
- upgrading the fabric (insulation) of council owned buildings, businesses, and homes such as double glazed windows
- and much more
Our strategy and plan will give us clear ways we can work with our partners, businesses and residents to achieve CO2 and greenhouse gas reductions within the borough. We want everyone to be part of this journey.
Sustainable environment strategy and plan
Below is our sustainable environment strategy and plan that you can download which includes:
- actions to deliver on a net zero Council by 2030
- a net zero borough by 2050
- promoting the natural environment and carbon sequestration
- engagement and behaviour change.
The cover photo was kindly taken and supplied by one of our partners, Keele University GGE Department, who we thank for their help in developing something that will help the borough have a brighter future.