Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council reported approximately 417,772,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This total includes Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. In the same year, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 8,355,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 25,066,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 384,350,000 kg CO2e.

Looking at earlier data, Birmingham City Council reported approximately 280,504,000 kg CO2e in 2021, encompassing Scope 1 (approximately 44,184,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (approximately 4,709,000 kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (approximately 231,611,000 kg CO2e) emissions.

Birmingham City Council has set several climate commitments. The Sustainable Community Strategy targets a 60% reduction in emissions by 2026 against a 2011 baseline, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2. The city aims to be the first sustainable global city in modern Britain by 2026. Further, a net-zero emissions target by 2050 is in place for the UK, which influences local council strategies. Specific initiatives include securing £24.8 million in funding to improve the energy efficiency of 2,076 council homes, targeting a 37% reduction by 2025.