Carbon Neutral Greenwich

Have your say

Have your say and help us shape the future of your community

Have your say

School children cycling

[Completed] Transport

The second biggest source of emissions after buildings. Almost all these transport emissions come from vehicles such as cars, vans and trucks.

Solar Panels on roofs of housing

[Completed] Energy Supply

We need to use more energy from clean renewable sources and help build businesses that create local renewable energy.

Repurpose shop at Nathan Way

[Completed] Circular Economy

We need to buy less, throw less away, reuse more and recycle more to reduce the amount of carbon caused by our waste.

Oxleas Woods

[Completed] Natural Environment

Our green spaces need to be protected and enhanced to make Royal Greenwich more resilient to climate change and support carbon neutral living.

Junior recycling champions

[Completed] Empowering Wider Change

Eighty-five per cent of all the Borough’s emissions are not within the control of the Council. We need to enable others to play their part too.

Sensory garden at Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice

[Completed] Businesses, schools, charities and other organisations

Businesses, schools, charities and other types of organisations tell us what is important to you.

Two residents sitting on a bench in a park

[Completed] Overview

The draft plans sets out what we need to do, over the next three years, to become carbon neutral under seven key themes.

A row of terrace houses

[Completed] Buildings

Existing buildings, homes and businesses, are the single biggest source of emissions in Royal Greenwich.

New council homes approved

[Completed] New Development

New development and infrastructure that supports it must have low emissions and support carbon neutral ambitions.