Northumberland
Climate Action Plan

Nationally, the UK has a legally binding target to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. Many local councils have more ambitious targets. There are nearly 400 principal councils across the country: the majority have a net-zero target of 2030. Further information from the Council.

Local net-zero target date

2030

Plan published

October 2020

Plan scope

Plan covers entire local area

Climate emergency declared

February 2019

Working together

We use data on Climate Action Plans from data.climateemergency.uk

If you have more recent Climate Action Plan information for this area, please contact mySociety at [email protected]

CO2 emissions

It's hard to visualise CO2 emissions. The data talks about 'tonnes of CO2' - but what does a tonne of gas look like? Well, imagine a typical large hot air balloon (almost 3,000 cubic metres in volume). One tonne of CO2 would fill one of these hot air balloons.

Additional local carbon emissions

Carbon emissions embedded in the imported goods we consume locally are typically not counted. However, these goods are produced and then transported here because of our consumer demands. Imported emissions are so big they should not be hidden*.

* Note: Imported emissions are estimated based on the Total UK Goods & Services Greenhouse Gases imported emissions (Defra UK's Carbon Footprint 2016: 353mt CO2 eq) pro-rated based on Local Authority population size and assumed equal per capita consumption of imported goods and services across all Local Authorities.

CO2 emissions in total

1,531,118 tonnes

People in the local area

323,820

CO2 per person per year

4.7 tonnes

Additional local carbon emissions

1,706,946 tonnes

Source: BEIS Local Authority territorial CO2 emissions within the scope of influence of Local Authorities (2020).

Local carbon emissions by sector

In getting to net zero as quickly as possible, we need to look at how we do things differently in every sector.

(000t)

2018
2019
2020

High-impact, low-carbon initiatives

Total published on Carbon Copy across the UK: 1044 See all Initiatives

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

Greener Heating

Providing rural, off grid homes with renewable, clean heating systems.

County Durham
  • Air pollution
  • Carbon emissions
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Energy
  • Built Environment

Karbon Homes

Lowering the carbon footprint of homes, whilst positively impacting the lives of customers.

County Durham
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Built Environment
  • Energy

NEE OneVoice

Working collaboratively to ensure we deliver on decarbonising the region’s­ built environment.

County Durham
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Built Environment
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy

The Star Inn

Transforming the way a local pub uses energy.

Northumberland
  • Carbon emissions
  • Energy

Caribe Coffee

Reducing our emissions while sustainably supporting Honduran coffee farmers.

Northumberland
  • Carbon emissions
  • Food security & supply
  • Greater fairness
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Energy

Energi Coast Skills Group

Building a skilled workforce for the offshore wind industry in North East England.

County Durham
  • Carbon emissions
  • Greater fairness
  • Energy

Ingram Valley Farm Safari

Providing the chance to learn more about rural life and the natural world.

Northumberland
  • Food security & supply
  • Greater fairness
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Catapult

Reducing carbon with Tony Quinn from Catapult on the Zero Carbon Tour.

Northumberland
  • Carbon emissions
  • Tech & Innovation
  • Waste
  • Energy

Northumberland County Council

Reducing carbon with Hazel Scurr on the Zero Carbon Tour.

Northumberland
  • Carbon emissions
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Waste
  • Circular Economy
  • Built Environment
  • Energy

Wild Oysters

Restoring native oysters to UK waters.

Northumberland
  • Biodiversity loss
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture

Full Circle Food Project

Supporting the community to live healthier lives by growing food, cooking and reducing food poverty.

Northumberland
  • Food security & supply
  • Greater fairness
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Land Use, Food & Agriculture
  • Biodiversity & Nature
  • Built Environment