Sheffield Carbon Reduction Framework
People across Sheffield are being asked to do their bit in making the city better for future generations.
With the support of the Sheffield First Environment Partnership, the Council is calling on residents, businesses and partners in the public sector to contribute towards reducing the city’s carbon footprint. It doesn’t have to involve difficult changes for everyone, but it does need everyone to join in and take some action.
There are three key areas that will be the focus of attention - housing, transport and business, and the Sheffield Carbon Reduction Framework highlights short and long term aims for each sector.
The framework also identifies where the Government needs to take more action if the city is to achieve its 30% carbon reduction target by 2020.
The report emphasises the importance of tackling climate change and delivering a low carbon economy to support the city’s economic ambitions.
The framework aims to improve the lives of everyone living in the city now and for future generations in many ways - by improving people’s health, reducing the harmful effects to the environment, by creating new jobs in the new environmental economy, and ensuring that everyone in the city can play their part in reducing carbon emissions.
Partners working with the Council, including NHS Sheffield and the universities, are already making big strides towards reducing their carbon emissions.