Citywide emissions modelling indicates that by taking a high ambition pathway, Westminster could cut emissions by 57% (totalling just over one million tonnes of carbon) by 2030, and 73% by 2040. The remaining proportion of emissions (around 600,000 tonnes) will be extremely challenging to eliminate without further innovation, national legislation, and support, and may need to be offset. Even our high ambition pathway exceeds the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research’s recommended carbon budget in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. Achieving net zero 2040 To achieve Westminster’s net zero 2040 target, the city will need to save over 91,000 tonnes of carbon annually. This is roughly equivalent to eliminating the council’s entire carbon footprint more than twice-over, every year. challenges and opportunities challenges and opportunities 15 | Zero Carbon City 2040 Westminster Climate Emergency Action Plan Contents Contents Glossary Glossary accelerating Delivery accelerating Delivery Foreword and introduction Foreword and introduction commitment and Collaboration commitment and Collaboration