Buckinghamshire

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

Sep-19

Local net-zero target date

2050

Climate Action Plan published

Sep-21

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 Buckinghamshire:

char.gy Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging in Marlow

Demonstrating the potential of wireless electric vehicle charging.

Buckinghamshire
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Transport

Accelerating Innovation on Big-Engine Decarbonisation

Promoting decarbonisation innovation for big-engine emissions.

Basingstoke and Deane
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Transport
  • Built Environment

Buckinghamshire LEP & Lunaz

Accelerating innovation in carbon-reduction technology through expert business support.

Buckinghamshire
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Transport
  • Circular Economy

Spotless Garments

Providing sustainable low-carbon laundry services through wide-reaching initiatives and technology.

Buckinghamshire
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy
  • Transport

Net-Zero Buckinghamshire

Helping local businesses to embrace sustainability.

Buckinghamshire
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Greater fairness
  • Built Environment
  • Energy
  • Finance

Childbase

Providing sustainable and socially responsible settings for children.

Buckinghamshire
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Waste
  • Energy
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Built Environment

Westcott Venture Park Solar Park

Providing renewable energy to innovative and sustainability-focused businesses across our 650 acres.

Buckinghamshire
  • Carbon emissions
  • Energy
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Yes! Recycling

Recycling complex polymer waste instead of sending to landfill.

Buckinghamshire
  • Excessive consumption
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy