1、Modelling Net Zero interventions using a spatial planning tool David TrousdaleFebruary 2026 Introduction:David Trousdale Principal Advisor Climate Change&Sustainability Areas of responsibility:oMeasuring progress against the 2030 Net Zero Action PlanoProviding strategic direction on all things clima
2、te relatedoManaging the quarterly Net Zero BoardoCoordinating the Climate Change ForumoProviding targeted capacity and capability focused on delivery in key areas including heat networks and community engagement Also a specialist in EV charge point infrastructureClimate change and Net Zero Newcastle
3、 contextNewcastle,alongside the citys anchor institutions,declared a climate emergency in 2019 and launched its Net Zero 2030 Action Plan in 2020.Newcastle emissions can be broken down into three categories.Energy makes up 65%of the citys emissions,followed by Transport at 30%.Waste and other indust
4、rial process,land use and livestock makes up the remaining 5%.Since 2019,when the city declared a Climate Emergency,Newcastle has reduced its city-wide scope 1&2 emissions by 11%from 2019-2022,this is a reduction of 146,918 tonnes of CO2e,which would be equal to driving a car for 652,541,907 miles.T
5、he city recognises that there are a number of challenges and that more needs to be done to achieve Net Zero by 2030.Newcastle has been recognised internationally as a leader in Net ZeroOur Net Zero 2030 Action PlanThree key thematic areasEnergyAdaptation&SustainabilityTransport93key actions68%of act
6、ions completed,transitioned to business as usual or superseded 11%citywide emissions reduction since 201942%citywide emissions reduction since 20052023/4 corporate emissions inventory28%Scope 1 7%Scope 2 65%Scope 3 A key gap in our capabilitiesAs a city we conduct two carbon inventories:citywide and