Climate Action Strategy

CLIMATE ACTION STRATEGY

WORKSHOP DATE: Monday 12 July @ 6:30pm

April 1st 2021 marked the start of delivery under the City of London Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy. The targets of the strategy are to reach net zero carbon emissions in our own operations by 2027 and across our full value chain – that’s the things we buy and the thing we invest in – by 2040. We also aim to reach net zero carbon emissions across the Square Mile by 2040 and achieve climate resilience in our buildings, public spaces and infrastructure.

To reach this target, we will be looking at all of our buildings, including housing within and outside of the Square Mile. This is to help us understand how energy is sourced and used, and how buildings can be more energy efficient. The first stage in this process is to look at different building types and the solutions that would be most suitable in different locations. Solutions might include things like improvements to lighting, heating and insulation.

Our sustainability consultants Etude have been undertaking a study to look at how housing can decarbonise and become more energy efficient. A workshop held by Etude in May listened to the views and insights of residents. In July, a second workshop will bring residents up to date with the progress of the study and its outcomes. The workshop will give you a chance to understand more about how Etude have been looking at solutions for decarbonisation, and the sorts of measures that may be required for housing.

The workshop will take place on Monday 12 July, 6.30-8pm, online via Zoom. You can register for the event workshop here.

Other actions beginning this year include changes to the public realm, including wider pavements and urban greening, plus changes to planning guidelines to ensure new developments include carbon reduction and climate resilience measures in their applications.

To find out more, please visit our webpage: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/climateaction Or register your interest at climateaction@cityoflondon.gov.uk

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