A NEW website aimed at helping to achieve a carbon neutral Redcar and Cleveland has been launched today, November 10.
www.greenerfuture.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk provides the latest news and information about climate change as well as explaining how residents and businesses can play their part in reducing carbon emissions and saving the planet.
The site supports the Council's ambitious target of becoming net carbon neutral by 2030, as set out in the Climate Change Strategy approved earlier this year.
The Council is keen to find out what else could be included on the new site to make it as helpful as possible for residents, businesses and visitors to the borough.
Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, Cllr Louise Westbury explained:
“The website acts as a focal point for residents, business and partners to find out more about climate change and what steps they can take to help Redcar and Cleveland become a carbon neutral borough by 2030.
“Climate change is the topic for the future of the planet and we are keen to hear what else residents and local businesses would like to see on the site to help them reduce their carbon footprint by emailing us with their thoughts and ideas at GreenerFuture@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
“The Council has reduced its CO2 emissions by 69% since 2014, halved our emissions from street-lighting and introduced zero emissions vehicles to our fleet, but this is only the start of our journey, and we now need to work closely with residents, partners and industry to embrace the 'Green Industrial Revolution' to achieve our ambitions."
Around 70% of overall emissions in Redcar and Cleveland come from industry, so plans for the 'Net Zero Teesside' carbon capture, utilisation and storage scheme on the Teesworks site are integral to reaching the target.
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, emissions will need to be reduced by 275,000 tons each year in Redcar and Cleveland. There's a lot to do and we all need to act now.