Bristol

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

Nov-18

Local net-zero target date

2030

Climate Action Plan published

Feb-20

Climate Action Plan scope

Plan covers entire local area

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 Bristol:

Black & Green Ambassadors

Ensuring the environmental movement is inclusive and representative.

Bristol
  • Greater fairness
  • Biodiversity & Nature

Bristol Community Energy

Growing renewable energy in the South West, offering benefits to locals.

Bristol
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Energy
  • Built Environment
  • Finance

WBD EnviroNovember

Implementing Womble Bond Dickinson's EnviroNovember calendar to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Waste
  • Energy
  • Built Environment
  • Transport

Herschel Infrared

Reducing carbon with Paul Morey from Herschel Infrared.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Energy
  • Built Environment

Wiper & True

Working with suppliers to reduce emissions from the supply chain.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Energy

Proctor & Stevenson

Installing EV charge points and solar PV for the company's vehicles.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Transport
  • Energy

Burges Salmon

Switching to renewables, minimising waste and developing a credible offset scheme.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Energy

Ambition Lawrence Weston

Developing an innovative, on-shore wind turbine by and for the local community.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Energy

Pentagon Sport

Reducing energy use, carbon emissions and energy costs using a Green Business Grant.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Energy

Great Western Credit Union

Reducing carbon with Sim Ilyas from Great Western Credit Union on the Zero Carbon Tour.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Energy
  • Finance

Business West

Supporting businesses in their net zero journey.

Bristol
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy

Cubik Innovation

Reducing carbon with Ian Binder on the Zero Carbon Tour.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy

Amschela

Showing that the luxury fashion industry can promote environmentally sustainable practices.

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

Future Leap

Providing a sustainable hub and support network for businesses in Bristol.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Built Environment

Reuse Shop by Bristol Waste

Providing household items to residents by diverting good quality items from the waste stream.

Bristol
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy