Brighton & Hove City Council

Brighton & Hove City Council has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target for the city's greenhouse gas emissions to fall by 12.7% annually from 2020 onwards. This commitment aims for carbon neutrality by 2030.

While specific Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data for recent years is not provided in kg CO2e, historical data indicates emission levels in tonnes. For instance, in 2020, emissions were approximately 21,793,000 tonnes CO2e, and in 2019, they were approximately 2,360,000 tonnes CO2e. Prior to that, emissions in 2019 were approximately 435,000 tonnes CO2e, and in 2018, also approximately 435,000 tonnes CO2e. From 2011 to 2017, emissions were consistently around 400,000 tonnes CO2e per year. In 2010, emissions were approximately 600,000 tonnes CO2e, and in 2009, approximately 800,000 tonnes CO2e. Further back, in 2008, emissions were around 1,000,000 tonnes CO2e, in 2007 approximately 1,200,000 tonnes CO2e, in 2006 approximately 1,400,000 tonnes CO2e, and in 2005 approximately 1,600,000 tonnes CO2e.

The council is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact, with its primary focus on achieving a 12.7% annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions starting from 2020, with the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. As an entity within the "Other business services (74)" industry based in GB, Brighton & Hove City Council's efforts are crucial in driving local climate action.