Net zero roadmap
We commissioned a study to explore the emissions associated with activities across Leicestershire and the possible impact of different decarbonisation interventions.
The study was intended to inform the future development of coordinated climate action by all citizens, businesses, public authorities and other stakeholders across Leicestershire.
Find out more about roadmap, which informed the Net Zero Leicestershire strategy and the Net Zero Leicestershire action plan.
Net zero Leicestershire strategy and action plan
The net zero strategy sets out the approach to delivering the council’s ambitions to work with others to achieve net zero carbon emissions in Leicestershire.
The strategy is accompanied by an action plan which demonstrates the actions we'll lead on and those where we will ask and influence others to deliver action, including Leicestershire businesses, organisations, and residents and national government.
Actions for net zero are identified in 6 key areas within the plan:
- Transport - To deliver low-carbon, affordable transport choices for all
- Building and energy - To reduce demand for energy, support the switch to low carbon energy and heat, and increase renewable energy generation
- Resources and waste - To support the transition to a circular economy including the sustainable extraction, use and end of life management of natural resources
- Business and economy - To help businesses to “go green”, grow the County’s low carbon economy and increase demand for low carbon goods and services
- Community - To inform, engage and involve residents and communities in identifying and delivering local solutions to achieve net zero carbon
- Nature and land use - To develop a growing and resilient network of land and water that is richer in plants and wildlife, optimises carbon storage and supports climate resilience