Climate Crisis
Councils are addressing climate change through emission reduction challenges and new sustainable housing standards.
Southwark Council is currently reviewing its Climate Action Plan after a report to its Executive committee in October 2026 revealed a 10% increase in emissions from council purchasing activities between 2023 and 2024. This rise in Scope 3 emissions, from 338 ktCO2e to 371 ktCO2e, occurred despite a 6% borough-wide reduction and a 3% fall in council operational emissions. The increase is attributed to a rise in purchasing volume.
In Ealing, the council is focusing on sustainable housing, with its Cabinet approving the Ealing Development Guide 2026-2031 in July 2026. These new standards aim to ensure future council and partner-led housing projects are sustainable and fit for purpose. Separately, Ealing Council's Shareholder Committee appointed new directors to Greener Ealing Limited, its environmental services provider, in March 2026.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Scope 3 emissions from purchasing rose by 10% between 2023 and 2024, from 338 ktCO2e to 371 ktCO2e. Source
- Ealing Council's Cabinet approved the Ealing Development Guide 2026-2031 in July 2026, setting new sustainable housing standards. Source
- Ealing Council's Shareholder Committee appointed two new directors to Greener Ealing Limited in March 2026. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 14 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.