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Energy and Environment
We want to leave our environment in a better state than we found it, not just locally, but nationally and internationally.
Zero carbon emissions by 2040
The challenge of becoming a zero-carbon city region by 2040 is not an easy one. It involves substantial changes to how we generate and consume energy, and to our infrastructure and transport networks. The benefits are far reaching for everyone who lives and works in the city region and for generations to come.
We are already doing a huge amount to make this a reality.
We want to lead by example and have conducted a comprehensive examination of our own carbon emissions. It will be a useful tool for cutting our own outputs and leading the way to net zero by 2040 or sooner.
What we're doing towards net zero
Climate Partnership
At the 2019 Year of the Environment Summit, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram announced the creation of a Climate Partnership to support the Liverpool City Region in reaching our goal of Net Zero Carbon by 2040 or sooner. The Partnership is made up of a diverse range of stakeholders from across the city region, with representatives from public, private & third sector organisations, as well as environmental groups and young people. Whilst the Partnership has no statutory authority, it is able to advise the Combined Authority on its climate agenda as a ‘critical friend’. The Partnership’s first meeting took place in May 2020, and subsequently meets once a month. It has had crucial input into the development of our two strategy documents, the Year One Climate Action Plan & Pathway to Net Zero, as well as contributing to the hugely successful Community Environment Fund project.
North West Net Zero Hub
North West Net Zero Hub is a regional programme to promote investment in energy projects. It works with public sector organisations to improve the business case for their energy schemes.
The Hub supports communities to take action and participate in the climate agenda. It can help direct local businesses to available funding for clean energy solutions.
