- 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.
Bristol One City Environmental Sustainability Board
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Bristol One City Environmental Sustainability Board disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.6K ktCO2e in 2017 (Scope 1 & 2). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.6K ktCO2e in 2017 (Scope 1 & 2)
2020
β Reported Environmental Achievements
- 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.
π― Climate & Sustainability Targets
π Medium-term
- Carbon neutral and climate resilient Bristol by 2030.
π± ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial EquityEconomic Development