net zero carbon emissions
Councils are setting targets and implementing policies to achieve net zero carbon emissions, balancing greenhouse gas production with removal.
The Lambeth Pension Fund formally adopted a target in March 2026 to achieve net zero carbon emissions, a state where greenhouse gas emissions produced are balanced by those removed, by 2040. This commitment, part of its updated Investment Strategy Statement, aims to align investments with global climate goals. Lewisham Council also outlined a £21 million climate budget in February 2026 for the next three years, contributing to its 2030 net zero goal.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is implementing building standards that exceed current regulatory requirements, such as Passivhaus design principles, as part of its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. This approach, detailed in the council's Climate and Ecology Strategy, aims to minimise energy demand and operational emissions in new developments.
Key facts
- The Lambeth Pension Fund's target was formally adopted by the Pensions Committee on March 25, 2026. Source
- Lambeth Pension Fund set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council is implementing building standards to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Source
- Lewisham Council outlined a £21 million climate budget for 2026-27 to 2028-29. Source
- Lewisham Council aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Source
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