Bristol One City Environmental Sustainability Board

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Total Carbon Emissions:1600 ktCO2e in 2017 (Scope 1 & 2)

Reduced carbon emissions from energy, waste, and transport in the city by 36% since 2005.
Installed over 8MW solar and 8MW wind power by Bristol City Council.
Bristol Energy Co-operative installed over 9MW solar power.

Increased number of people cycling to work by 64% between 2011 and 2018.
Increased bus patronage.
Delivered Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) schemes to reduce local flood risk.

Bristol City Council was the first UK local authority to declare a climate emergency (November 13, 2018).
Development of a One City Climate Strategy through collaboration with various city boards and stakeholders.

Medium-term Goals:

Entrenched market and wider forces supporting fossil-fuel dependent systems.
Inequalities in the city, with some deprived wards being most vulnerable to climate change impacts.
Transport congestion and air quality concerns.
Housing affordability and provision challenges.
Need for long-term financial resources for climate action.
Current UK legislation and policy insufficient to enable carbon neutrality and climate resilience.
Lack of skills and capacity in certain sectors (e.g., construction).
Data gaps and need for better monitoring and evaluation.

Developing delivery plans and a framework for monitoring and review.
Engaging widely with citizens, businesses, and organizations.
Seeking long-term financial resources from government, private sector, and innovative financing approaches.
Working with UK government to create supportive laws and policies.
Developing skills and training programs.
Establishing baselines and setting targets for monitoring and evaluation.
Improving data collection and knowledge sharing.

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol for Cities