Carbon Emissions
Councils are currently discussing how to reduce carbon emissions from pension fund investments and new developments.
Hackney Pension Fund achieved a 48.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by July 2026, nearing its 50% target for 2030, as highlighted at a Pensions Committee meeting. Similarly, Islington's pension fund reported a 48% reduction against a 2016 baseline in March 2026.
In planning and development, Bromley Council is to consider airport emissions in planning decisions following a Supreme Court ruling, as stated by Councillor Simon Fawthrop in July 2026. Lambeth Council is also set to consider new indicators for measuring carbon emissions from the built environment, a move proposed by Councillor Scott Ainslie in July 2026. Greenwich Council adopted a Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document in March 2026 to help new developments reduce carbon emissions.
Haringey Council reported a 26% reduction in borough-wide carbon emissions since 2015 by March 2026, though this falls short of its 2041 net zero target. Islington's Community Energy Fund supported six new projects in March 2026 to reduce carbon emissions. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Hackney Pension Fund achieved a 48.1% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by July 2026. Source
- Bromley Council will consider airport emissions in planning decisions following a Supreme Court ruling in July 2026. Source
- Lambeth Council is set to consider new indicators for carbon emissions from the built environment in July 2026. Source
- Islington's pension fund achieved a 48% reduction in carbon emissions by March 2026. Source
- Haringey Council reported a 26% reduction in borough-wide carbon emissions since 2015 by 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 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.