Decarbonisation
Haringey and Redbridge Councils are currently assessing progress towards net-zero targets and investing in decarbonisation measures for housing and public buildings.
Haringey Council reported in March 2026 a 26% reduction in borough-wide carbon emissions since 2015, falling short of its 2041 net-zero target. Redbridge Council's Cabinet adopted a new Climate Change Strategy in February 2026, aiming for net zero by 2040 with 138 actions.
Haringey Council approved £3.6 million in March 2026 for green technology upgrades, including air source heat pumps and solar panels, for four Muswell Hill hostels. Newham Council awarded a contract in June 2026 for decarbonisation works at Brampton Primary School, involving a heating system replacement. Greenwich Council invested £217.17 million in housing in 2025/26, which includes investments in existing council housing stock, as reported in July 2026.
Decarbonisation, the process of reducing carbon emissions, is a key priority supported by capital programmes and pension fund strategies, particularly in relation to housing stock, energy use, and transportation, and aims to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
Key facts
- Greenwich Council invested £217.17 million in housing in 2025/26, including existing stock, as reported in July 2026. Source
- Haringey Council reported a 26% reduction in borough-wide carbon emissions since 2015 in March 2026. Source
- Haringey Council approved £3.6 million in March 2026 for decarbonisation measures in four Muswell Hill hostels. Source 1 Source 2
- Redbridge Council's Cabinet adopted a new Climate Change Strategy in February 2026, targeting net zero by 2040. Source
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