Climate change

The strategy sets out actions and opportunities Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council will undertake to address the climate emergency declared in July 2019 and the biodiversity emergency declared in July 2023.

The strategy identifies the need to reduce carbon by switching from the dependence on fossil fuels to cleaner resources such as renewables.

 Biodiversity

We will protect and improve Leicestershire’s biodiversity and environment:

• About biodiversity

Further information:

• Action for nature in the county
• Wildflowers in the borough
• Free tree scheme

 Buildings and land use

We will seek to use our land for carbon reduction and ensure our buildings are energy efficient:

• About buildings and land use

Further information:

• About energy efficiency

 Community

We will work with the community to lead change and increase climate change engagement:

• About community

Further information:

• About tree planting and nature
• About food and farming
• Hinckley and Bosworth Climate Change Forum
• Parish council - climate positive groups
• Partnerships - schools and children and young people

 Economy

We will maximise financial opportunities to support climate change work:

• About economy

Further information:

• Climate change - news and funding
• Climate change advice and funding for business

 Travel

We will work to decarbonise travel across the council and borough:

• About travel

Further information:

• Transport and air quality
• Electric vehicles (EV) and charging points

 Waste and pollution

We will ensure we waste less as a borough and stop dependence on single use plastic:

• About waste and pollution

Further information:

• Food waste

This is a partnership between Leicestershire councils supporting sustainability and net zero - the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible. More about net zero and Green Living Leicestershire

The Climate Change and Biodiversity Strategy supports the corporate plan vision of creating clean, sustainable, and attractive places to live, visit and work in.

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