Driving decarbonisation initiatives has never been more important

The extent of the global climate emergency is no secret, and the responsibility this places on organisations in every sector is now beginning to dawn.

For the UK to win the race to net zero it will take involvement from everyone. But what does that mean for local authorities?

Did you know?

By 2035, the UK government has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 77% compared to 1990 levels.

By 2050, the commitment is to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

From policy making and partnerships to improvements to your own built environments, there are many ways you can contribute to helping the UK reach its emissions targets.

And there are huge benefits to doing so, like improving air quality and creating new jobs in the low-carbon economy, which is expected to grow by 11% per year between 2015 and 2050.

At Mitie, we’ve spent the last decade helping some of the country’s largest public and private sector organisations decarbonise.

In this short guide, we’ll explore five hurdles local authorities face in the battle to decarbonise estates and services – and how you can overcome them.