The Council’s contribution to tackling climate change includes reducing its emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from its own activities, promoting active travel, improving air quality, addressing fuel poverty, recycling household waste and reducing the impacts of local flooding.
Blackburn with Darwen’s greenhouse gas report
The greenhouse gas emissions arising from the Council’s activities are reported annually.
Climate change adaptation
The Council’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action plan sets out the priority risks associated with climate change and the existing and proposed adaptation measures that should be implemented to ensure that the Council’s services continue to operate in a changing climate.
Climate change adaptation strategy
Information for householders on saving energy and water can be found at:
Energy Saving Trust
Tips and myth busting for saving energy in the home.
Waterwise
Tips on saving water at home
Support and advice for businesses wanting to reduce their environmental impacts is available from:
Carbon Trust
Offers a range of services to help businesses cut costs, save carbon and gain a competitive edge.
Newground
Provides a consultancy service to support and advise companies on how to reduce their negative environmental impacts