Themes The following pages are summaries of each chapter in the Climate Emergency Response Plan for County Durham, describing what each chapter is about with headline information on the actions that need to be taken and progress since 2020. Some of the themes have changed since the first CERP to reflect the wider understanding and greater challenge that we face as a County. The challenges are vast; therefore, we need business, communities, individuals, and private and public sector partners to join together with the council to meet this challenge head on. This CERP focuses on what we are all doing, which is reflected in the significant increase in actions from partners and communities. Each summary includes a description of where we are now, where we are aiming to be by 2030, and what we hope a Carbon Neutral County Durham will look like in 2050. These are based on the overarching targets as laid out below and are concluded with a summary of the carbon budget for County Durham.
Where we are now in 2022
Laying foundations Actions for 2030
County Durham’s Aims for 2045
Durham County Council emissions down by 58% from 2008/09.
Council emissions to be reduced by 80% from 2008/09 levels and net zero overall.
Carbon Neutral County
Countywide carbon emissions down by 54% from 1990.
County Durham emissions to be reduced or offset by 80% from 1990 levels.
All carbon emissions from the council and the whole of County Durham to be stopped or offset by 2045.
The chapter themes are: • Heat Decarbonisation • New Development • Transport and Connectivity • Electricity • Business and Skills • Procurement and Waste • Food and Land • Natural Environment • Adaptation • Engagement, Education and Behavioural Change
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