The council are adamant they're well on track to achieve its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, as its latest Climate Change & Air Quality Strategy 2021-2022 Progress Report reveals a 70% reduction in the council’s greenhouse gas emissions compared to the year 1990.
These positive reductions have come on the back of sustainable travel measures such as:
- New e-bike and e-scooter rental initiatives
- More EV charging point installations and electric vehicles in the council’s fleet
- Encouraging the use of low and ultra-low emission taxis and private hire vehicles via a new licensing policy
- A new ‘on demand’ bus service in High Wycombe and coming soon in Aylesbury Vale; improving public transport options for local people
- Extensions and improvements to active travel routes in Aylesbury, Wendover and Marlow
- An extensive tree-planting programme – the Bucks Tree Mission, including a commitment to plant half a million new trees on council land, one for every resident
To find out more, take a look at the council's Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy webpage.
For tips and advice on living sustainably, visit the Bucks Climate Challenge webpage.
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