Leeds Council's response to declaring a climate emergency!

Leeds has been officially recognised for the Council's ongoing

response to declaring a climate emergency in 2019 and setting an

ambition to become a net zero carbon city.

Many initiatives and service improvements have been singled out for praise, including:

Our, which converts wastefrom household black bins into low-carbon, affordable and

reliable heat and hot water to nearly 4,100 homes, commercial

and public buildings across the city.

Home Upgrade Grants providing heat pumps, solar power,

insulation, and low-energy lighting to low-income households.

Switching a quarter of council vehicles and bin wagons to electric.