Bridgend

How the warming stripes work

Each stripe represents the average temperature for a single year, relative to the average temperature over the period as a whole. Shades of blue indicate cooler-than-average years, while red shows years that were hotter than average. The stark band of deep red stripes on the right-hand side of the graphic show the rapid heating in recent decades.

Climate emergency declared

Jun-20

Local net-zero target date

2030

Climate Action Plan published

Jan-21

Climate Action Plan scope

Plan covers council operations only

What can we do?

As we know, the climate crisis is already here. The good news is that most of the solutions exist today. What’s really needed is more people to join in locally to make a bigger difference together.

  View the Climate Action Plan

Local greenhouse gas emissions by sector

Total emissions in 2021
Emissions reduction (2018 - 21)

High-impact, low-carbon initiatives

Total published on Carbon Copy across the UK: 985 See all Initiatives

There are some amazing collaborations between local councils, communities and companies. Some examples in/around Bridgend:

Egin

Supporting communities in Wales to tackle climate change.

Blaenau Gwent
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Food security & supply
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy

Project Drawdown

Reducing carbon emissions from anaesthetic gases.

Bridgend
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Waste
  • Built Environment

Solcer House: Affordable Energy Positive Housing

Providing a template for affordable energy positive housing.

Bridgend
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Built Environment
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy

Llys Nini Environmental Project

Providing biodiversity and community wellbeing.

Bridgend
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Circular Economy
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Valleys Regional Park Guardians

Delivering nature-based activities across the South Wales Valleys and supporting green spaces upkeep

Blaenau Gwent
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Food security & supply
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Reducing Industrial Carbon Emissions (RICE)

Testing and driving forward next generation technologies to help reduce carbon emissions from Welsh

Bridgend
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Waste
  • Energy
  • Circular Economy

District Eating

Utilising waste heat and CO2 for horticultural projects that create jobs and produce food.

Barnsley
  • Carbon emissions
  • Food security & supply
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy

SUSSED

Promoting sustainable living and ethical trade on the high street.

Bridgend
  • Excessive consumption
  • Food security & supply
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy