A city council which considers itself the UK’s climate capital has significantly increased its net carbon footprint, according to a report.
The research, which was put together for Peterborough City Council, said its net emissions were 7,389 of CO2e (carbon dioxide or equivalent) in 2022-23, compared with 4,813 tonnes the previous year.
The local authority blamed its own decision to switch from a green electricity tariff, to a standard tariff.
The Council Carbon Footprint report, external said the local authority was still “committed” to being net-zero by 2030.
A city council which considers itself the UK’s climate capital has significantly increased its net carbon footprint, according to a report.The research, which was put together for Peterborough City Council, said its net emissions were 7,389 of CO2e (carbon dioxide or equivalent) in 2022-23, compared with 4,813 tonnes the previous year.The local authority blamed its own decision to switch from a green electricity tariff, to a standard tariff.The Council Carbon Footprint report, external said the local authority was still “committed” to being net-zero by 2030.
Peterborough council’s net carbon emissions increase – BBC
Source: Assent.Environmental