Mayor of London
Summary
A new report from City Hall has found that the Mayor’s London Plan policy almost halved emissions from proposed new developments, compared with levels required to meet national Building Regulations. This equates to a saving of over 38,000 tCO2, equivalent to 32,000 return flights from London to New York. London is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and these results are possible through continued successful implementation of the London Plan’s ambitious policies.
The findings from the 2021 Energy Monitoring Report show that great progress has been made towards making London greener, one year after the Mayor set out a clear plan for getting London to net zero by 2030. With climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather and climate-related hazards, there is an urgent need to accelerate action and raise our aspiration. By adopting the Accelerated Green Pathway London is leading the way in tackling the climate emergency by committing to ambitious targets far above and beyond the ambition being shown by national government.
As London’s buildings account for a high proportion of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions – almost 70 per cent in 2020 – implementing planning policies for new developments continues to be a significant and successful step towards reducing London’s emissions. As well as being better for the environment and helping tackle climate change, the use of heat pumps, district heating networks and solar panels can provide building occupants with reduced energy bills long-term, helping businesses to manage their running costs and residents to feel warmer for less
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