Hinckley and Bosworth

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

Jul-19

Local net-zero target date

2030

Climate Action Plan published

Mar-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.

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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 Hinckley and Bosworth:

National Forest Nature For Climate

Doubling forest creation in the National Forest for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Charnwood
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Rewilding Soar Valley

Creating a landscape rich in wildlife, valued and enjoyed by all.

North West Leicestershire
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Carbon emissions
  • Flooding & drought
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

NET Trams

Offering a green, convenient and affordable way to travel through Nottingham and surrounding areas.

Nottingham
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Transport

NE Derbyshire Energy Efficient Social Housing

Making council homes more energy efficient.

North East Derbyshire
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Built Environment
  • Energy

Nottingham Workplace Parking Levy

Cutting congestion and funding public transport, with a workplace parking levy.

Nottingham
  • Air pollution
  • Greater fairness
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Finance
  • Transport

'Connecting Leicester' Programme

Doubling cycling rates and boosting bus journeys by 10% in Leicester.

Leicester
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Transport

Spotless Garments

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

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

Barton Farms Direct Drilling System

Reducing the environmental impact of farming through use of direct drill systems.

Bassetlaw
  • Carbon emissions
  • Flooding & drought
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Biodiversity & Nature