Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council, a UK-based public administration and defence services provider, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 417.8 million kg CO2e in 2023. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 8.36 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 25.07 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 384.35 million kg CO2e.

Looking forward, Birmingham City Council has set several climate commitments. There is a near-term absolute reduction target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 60% by 2026, against a 2011 baseline. Additionally, an 18% carbon reduction for Scope 1 and 2 is targeted by 2027, against a 2020/21 baseline. The council also aims for net-zero carbon for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, and Scope 3 emissions by 2045. Furthermore, there's a commitment to achieve a 37% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, from a 2022 baseline, supported by £24.8 million in Social Housing Decarbonisation Funding for energy efficiency improvements in council homes. The council is also working with city stakeholders and citizens towards achieving net-zero emissions between 2023 and 2025. Broadly, the UK has a national target of net-zero emissions by 2050, which Birmingham City Council aligns with.