- Economic challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Fuel poverty.
- High levels of air pollution.
- Decarbonising heat.
- Securing funding for Net Zero projects (£375m estimated cost).
- Addressing Scope 3 emissions.
- Managing the impacts of climate change (flooding, heatwaves, etc.).
Newcastle City Council
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Newcastle City Council disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.8K k tonnes of CO2(e)/year (all scopes). By scope: Scope 1: 1.1K k tonnes of CO2(e)/year; Scope 2: 435k tonnes of CO2(e)/year; Scope 3: 306k tonnes of CO2(e)/year. 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
1.8K k tonnes of CO2(e)/year (all scopes)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.1K k tonnes of CO2(e)/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 435k tonnes of CO2(e)/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 306k tonnes of CO2(e)/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy usage in public sector buildings through various measures.
- £8m LED street light replacement programme underway, reducing energy consumption by 50-70%.
- Installation of over 1,000 solar PV panel systems on Newcastle’s homes.
- Reduced vehicle travel by 30,000 miles a year, reducing emissions.
- Diverted an additional 10,000 tonnes of waste away from landfill, saving 5,600 tonnes of CO2(e).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve significant progress towards Net Zero by COP26 (November 2021).
- Implement the Clean Air Zone (January 2021).
📅 Medium-term
- Increase rooftop solar PV to 40% of properties.
- Install heat pumps in 57% of homes and 22% of non-domestic properties.
- Transition to Electric Vehicles for c. 41% of personal vehicles and 7% of freight vehicles.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergyTransportAdaptation and SustainabilityWaste ManagementGreen GrowthPublic HealthSocial EquityEconomic Development