Совет графства Саут-Кембриджшир сократил выбросы парниковых газов на 45,3%

Совет графства Саут-Кембриджшир сообщил о снижении чистых выбросов парниковых газов на 45,3% по сравнению с 2018/19 финансовым годом. Достигнутый результат стал важным этапом в реализации новой стратегии «Климат и природа» на период 2026–2030 годов.

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South Cambridgeshire District Council has cut its emissions by nearly half, marking a major step toward its climate goals. Net greenhouse gas emissions from council-run services and facilities are down by 45.3 per cent compared to 2018/19. This figure comes from a report set to be reviewed by the council’s Climate and Environment Advisory Committee (CEAC) on 1 September. Cllr Laurence Damary-Homan, lead cabinet member for environment, said: "We are really pleased to meet our targets in reducing emissions from our own estate and operations. "While there is still more work to do, these results demonstrate that the actions being taken are making a difference and will provide a strong foundation as we move forward with our new Climate and Nature Strategy. "Putting environmental sustainability at the heart of everything we do is a key part of our ambition of being ‘Green to our Core.’ "These achievements show our commitment is delivering tangible results." The council’s carbon emissions dropped from 1,929 tonnes in 2018/19 to 1,183 tonnes in 2025/26, representing a 39 per cent gross reduction. When factoring in renewable electricity purchased and electricity exported, net emissions fall to 1,049 tonnes—representing the 45.3 per cent net reduction. Since 2018, the council has added four electric bin lorries to its fleet, with five more due by autumn. It also operates three electric vans, one electric road sweeper, and 38 vehicles running on HVO fuel—a renewable diesel alternative often made from waste vegetable and cooking oils. Cllr Damary-Homan said: "The next milestone is a 75% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. "Although we are proud of the steps we are taking; we are not alone in this journey. "Numerous community groups, partner councils, parishes, businesses and individuals are all doing their part and we really need everyone to play their part. "Whether it is large investment or smaller changes such as changing recycling habits to ensure less goes to waste, it all makes a difference." The council’s earlier Zero Carbon and Doubling Nature strategies have now been replaced by the Climate and Nature Strategy 2026-2030, which sets out the next phase of work to cut emissions, improve climate resilience, and protect natural habitats.