Caerphilly

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-19

Local net-zero target date

2030

Climate Action Plan published

Sep-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 Caerphilly:

Egin

Supporting communities in Wales to tackle climate change.

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

Generation, Supply, Consumption, Storage (GSCS) Project

Providing innovative and cost-effective renewable energy solutions to business communities.

Blaenau Gwent
  • Carbon emissions
  • Excessive consumption
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Energy
  • Built Environment

From Discarded Coffee Cups To Designer Decking

Transforming single use coffee cups into waterproof building materials.

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

Circular Economy Innovation Communities

Supporting public sector organisations to develop solutions and deliver Circular Economy benefits.

Caerphilly
  • Excessive consumption
  • Food security & supply
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy
  • Built Environment

Furniture Revival

Minimising waste from landfill and providing affordable second-hand furniture to low-income homes.

Caerphilly
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy

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

Cardiff Cycle Workshop

Enabling more people to cycle through the provision of education, recycled bikes and repairs.

Caerphilly
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Waste
  • Transport
  • Circular Economy

WeCare: We Educate Communities and Regenerate Environments

Transforming neglected green spaces into a new green community asset everyone can benefit from.

Blaenau Gwent
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Biodiversity & Nature

Routes 2 Life

Providing people of all ages an opportunity to develop a range of practical and horticultural skills

Caerphilly
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Food security & supply
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Cynon Valley Organic Adventures

Helping people improve wellbeing through a deeper connection to the environment.

Caerphilly
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Flooding & drought
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Circular Economy
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture