Climate Emergency

In 2019 there was an explosion of awareness here in Calderdale and globally about our environment being threatened like never before. 97% of scientists report that climate change is a result of human activity and The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) has warned that we have 12 years to make changes to limit a rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C. Failure to act will see a marked increase in flooding, sea level changes, extreme and abrupt changes to weather patterns, crop failures, extinctions of plant, insect and animal species, global economic disruption and crisis.

We have experienced the impact of extreme weather here in Calderdale so we know first-hand why climate action is so important. The choices made every day by individuals, businesses, organisations and governments all have an impact. The Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 along with many other Local Authorities, the UK Government and partners. We have vowed to change!

Fossil fuels (petrol, diesel, gas, coal and oil) are embedded in our society. It’s hard to imagine a life without them. But we can use less and start making more conscious choices about our use of carbon emission energy.

This survey is for people from all walks of life and backgrounds. We want to know what you are willing to do as an individual - what you don’t feel that you can do - and most importantly, what big organisations like the Council and our Partners should be doing more widely in all of Calderdale. We need your views on what our priorities should be to help guide our work going forward. All survey responses will feed into the Calderdale Climate Action Plan and shape our work across the Borough.

The survey should take approximately 25 minutes to complete. If there is any part of the survey that you feel you cannot complete or is not applicable to you, please leave that section blank. Thank you for your time.

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Section 1: Travel

Travel is a major source of carbon emissions. Around 26% of the UK’s carbon footprint comes from our use of fossil fuelled cars, vans, trucks, buses and cars - not to mention flights that people take for holidays. High speed vehicles and congested traffic are large contributors of transport emissions. Additionally, over 70% of the air pollution in Calderdale is due to transport emissions.

Pollution from fossil fuel vehicles causes asthma in our towns, and worsens the health of those with heart or lung problems. Traffic noise is a nuisance for many communities, and fast moving vehicles pose dangers - especially for children. Many people sit down in their car to drive to work and then spend all day sat in an office. This physical inactivity is bad for our health.
We all need to travel. Our goal is to make changes so that people can adopt cleaner, less polluting travel habits. This will have benefits for individuals, communities and our environment.

Q1	What are you doing now and what are you willing to do?
Q1		I already do this	I plan to do this	I can't do this	I don't want to do this
	I reduce aeroplane travel on holidays	I reduce aeroplane travel on holidays I already do this	I reduce aeroplane travel on holidays I plan to do this	I reduce aeroplane travel on holidays I can't do this	I reduce aeroplane travel on holidays I don't want to do this

	I walk or cycle when I can	I walk or cycle when I can I already do this	I walk or cycle when I can I plan to do this	I walk or cycle when I can I can't do this	I walk or cycle when I can I don't want to do this

	I regularly catch the bus or train	I regularly catch the bus or train I already do this	I regularly catch the bus or train I plan to do this	I regularly catch the bus or train I can't do this	I regularly catch the bus or train I don't want to do this

	I drive an electric vehicle or I have given up my petrol/diesel car	I drive an electric vehicle or I have given up my petrol/diesel car I already do this	I drive an electric vehicle or I have given up my petrol/diesel car I plan to do this	I drive an electric vehicle or I have given up my petrol/diesel car I can't do this	I drive an electric vehicle or I have given up my petrol/diesel car I don't want to do this

	I car share	I car share I already do this	I car share I plan to do this	I car share I can't do this	I car share I don't want to do this

	I drive a petrol or diesel car	I drive a petrol or diesel car I already do this	I drive a petrol or diesel car I plan to do this	I drive a petrol or diesel car I can't do this	I drive a petrol or diesel car I don't want to do this

	I occasionally work from home	I occasionally work from home I already do this	I occasionally work from home I plan to do this	I occasionally work from home I can't do this	I occasionally work from home I don't want to do this

Q2	What should Calderdale do to reduce pollution from local journeys? Please tick how important you feel each option is to Calderdale taking action.
Q2		Very important	Fairly important	Neutral	Less important	Not important
	Have better systems to encourage active travel (walking, running, cycling) and help people navigate public transport (apps / smart route finders and maps / live data / more advisors)	Have better systems to encourage active travel (walking, running, cycling) and help people navigate public transport (apps / smart route finders and maps / live data / more advisors) Very important	Have better systems to encourage active travel (walking, running, cycling) and help people navigate public transport (apps / smart route finders and maps / live data / more advisors) Fairly important	Have better systems to encourage active travel (walking, running, cycling) and help people navigate public transport (apps / smart route finders and maps / live data / more advisors) Neutral	Have better systems to encourage active travel (walking, running, cycling) and help people navigate public transport (apps / smart route finders and maps / live data / more advisors) Less important	Have better systems to encourage active travel (walking, running, cycling) and help people navigate public transport (apps / smart route finders and maps / live data / more advisors) Not important

	Subsidise costs for less polluting travel (bus fares, train fares, bike purchase, e-car)	Subsidise costs for less polluting travel (bus fares, train fares, bike purchase, e-car) Very important	Subsidise costs for less polluting travel (bus fares, train fares, bike purchase, e-car) Fairly important	Subsidise costs for less polluting travel (bus fares, train fares, bike purchase, e-car) Neutral	Subsidise costs for less polluting travel (bus fares, train fares, bike purchase, e-car) Less important	Subsidise costs for less polluting travel (bus fares, train fares, bike purchase, e-car) Not important

	Look at routes and times to make sure communities are well served and have accessible routes	Look at routes and times to make sure communities are well served and have accessible routes Very important	Look at routes and times to make sure communities are well served and have accessible routes Fairly important	Look at routes and times to make sure communities are well served and have accessible routes Neutral	Look at routes and times to make sure communities are well served and have accessible routes Less important	Look at routes and times to make sure communities are well served and have accessible routes Not important

	Make it easier to switch from one mode of travel to another, by situating bike shelters, bus stations, train stations and electric vehicle charging points near each other	Make it easier to switch from one mode of travel to another, by situating bike shelters, bus stations, train stations and electric vehicle charging points near each other Very important	Make it easier to switch from one mode of travel to another, by situating bike shelters, bus stations, train stations and electric vehicle charging points near each other Fairly important	Make it easier to switch from one mode of travel to another, by situating bike shelters, bus stations, train stations and electric vehicle charging points near each other Neutral	Make it easier to switch from one mode of travel to another, by situating bike shelters, bus stations, train stations and electric vehicle charging points near each other Less important	Make it easier to switch from one mode of travel to another, by situating bike shelters, bus stations, train stations and electric vehicle charging points near each other Not important

	Improve routes for walking, running and cycling (well-lit, safer, shortcuts around cars) to provide separate, or safer shared highway space for all road users	Improve routes for walking, running and cycling (well-lit, safer, shortcuts around cars) to provide separate, or safer shared highway space for all road users Very important	Improve routes for walking, running and cycling (well-lit, safer, shortcuts around cars) to provide separate, or safer shared highway space for all road users Fairly important	Improve routes for walking, running and cycling (well-lit, safer, shortcuts around cars) to provide separate, or safer shared highway space for all road users Neutral	Improve routes for walking, running and cycling (well-lit, safer, shortcuts around cars) to provide separate, or safer shared highway space for all road users Less important	Improve routes for walking, running and cycling (well-lit, safer, shortcuts around cars) to provide separate, or safer shared highway space for all road users Not important

	Discourage drivers from congested routes/areas to reduce air pollution (close lanes, increase parking charges, restrict parking/car access)	Discourage drivers from congested routes/areas to reduce air pollution (close lanes, increase parking charges, restrict parking/car access) Very important	Discourage drivers from congested routes/areas to reduce air pollution (close lanes, increase parking charges, restrict parking/car access) Fairly important	Discourage drivers from congested routes/areas to reduce air pollution (close lanes, increase parking charges, restrict parking/car access) Neutral	Discourage drivers from congested routes/areas to reduce air pollution (close lanes, increase parking charges, restrict parking/car access) Less important	Discourage drivers from congested routes/areas to reduce air pollution (close lanes, increase parking charges, restrict parking/car access) Not important

Section 2: Food

The production and transportation of food produces a large amount of worldwide carbon emissions. If carbon emissions from food alone were a country, its total emissions would come just after the US and China. A large proportion of these emissions come from meat and dairy production, due to large areas of land needing to be cleared for grazing and housing animals, growing the crops to feed them and the by-products from livestock. This includes methane which is 85 times more potent than CO2 after it’s been in the atmosphere for 20 years.

A considerable proportion of the food we eat comes from faraway places including South America, India and New Zealand. A significant amount of carbon emissions are emitted from the transportation of importing food products. Eating food that is produced locally and that is in season will help to reduce carbon emission. We also need to consider the food we waste. A third of the food produced for human consumption is said to be wasted. This is equivalent to £10 billion worth of food in the UK. Meal planning and buying only the food products we really need can help prevent food wastage and save you money.

Q3	What are you doing now and what are you willing to do?
Q3		I already do this	I plan to do this	I can't do this	I don't want to do this
	I spend some or all of my time vegetarian (such as meat-free Monday)	I spend some or all of my time vegetarian (such as meat-free Monday) I already do this	I spend some or all of my time vegetarian (such as meat-free Monday) I plan to do this	I spend some or all of my time vegetarian (such as meat-free Monday) I can't do this	I spend some or all of my time vegetarian (such as meat-free Monday) I don't want to do this

	I make an effort to reduce my dairy consumption	I make an effort to reduce my dairy consumption I already do this	I make an effort to reduce my dairy consumption I plan to do this	I make an effort to reduce my dairy consumption I can't do this	I make an effort to reduce my dairy consumption I don't want to do this

	I have adopted a vegetarian or vegan diet	I have adopted a vegetarian or vegan diet I already do this	I have adopted a vegetarian or vegan diet I plan to do this	I have adopted a vegetarian or vegan diet I can't do this	I have adopted a vegetarian or vegan diet I don't want to do this

	I am efficient with my meals (meal planning and/or cooking from scratch)	I am efficient with my meals (meal planning and/or cooking from scratch) I already do this	I am efficient with my meals (meal planning and/or cooking from scratch) I plan to do this	I am efficient with my meals (meal planning and/or cooking from scratch) I can't do this	I am efficient with my meals (meal planning and/or cooking from scratch) I don't want to do this

	I think about the environmental impact of food (buy food that is locally sourced or in season)	I think about the environmental impact of food (buy food that is locally sourced or in season) I already do this	I think about the environmental impact of food (buy food that is locally sourced or in season) I plan to do this	I think about the environmental impact of food (buy food that is locally sourced or in season) I can't do this	I think about the environmental impact of food (buy food that is locally sourced or in season) I don't want to do this

	I grow some of my own food (such as fruit, vegetables and herbs)	I grow some of my own food (such as fruit, vegetables and herbs) I already do this	I grow some of my own food (such as fruit, vegetables and herbs) I plan to do this	I grow some of my own food (such as fruit, vegetables and herbs) I can't do this	I grow some of my own food (such as fruit, vegetables and herbs) I don't want to do this

	I try to eat healthy food and eat lots of fruit and vegetables in my diet	I try to eat healthy food and eat lots of fruit and vegetables in my diet I already do this	I try to eat healthy food and eat lots of fruit and vegetables in my diet I plan to do this	I try to eat healthy food and eat lots of fruit and vegetables in my diet I can't do this	I try to eat healthy food and eat lots of fruit and vegetables in my diet I don't want to do this

Q4	What should Calderdale do about this? Please tick how important you feel each option is to Calderdale taking action.
Q4		Very important	Fairly important	Neutral	Less important	Not important
	Utilise potential space for local food growing	Utilise potential space for local food growing Very important	Utilise potential space for local food growing Fairly important	Utilise potential space for local food growing Neutral	Utilise potential space for local food growing Less important	Utilise potential space for local food growing Not important

	Educate people about food choices, including local and seasonal options	Educate people about food choices, including local and seasonal options Very important	Educate people about food choices, including local and seasonal options Fairly important	Educate people about food choices, including local and seasonal options Neutral	Educate people about food choices, including local and seasonal options Less important	Educate people about food choices, including local and seasonal options Not important

	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve less red meat and dairy products, and always have a vegetarian option	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve less red meat and dairy products, and always have a vegetarian option Very important	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve less red meat and dairy products, and always have a vegetarian option Fairly important	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve less red meat and dairy products, and always have a vegetarian option Neutral	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve less red meat and dairy products, and always have a vegetarian option Less important	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve less red meat and dairy products, and always have a vegetarian option Not important

	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve locally sourced food	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve locally sourced food Very important	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve locally sourced food Fairly important	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve locally sourced food Neutral	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve locally sourced food Less important	Encourage schools and local catering facilities to serve locally sourced food Not important

	Work with local supermarkets to reduce food waste and food packaging	Work with local supermarkets to reduce food waste and food packaging Very important	Work with local supermarkets to reduce food waste and food packaging Fairly important	Work with local supermarkets to reduce food waste and food packaging Neutral	Work with local supermarkets to reduce food waste and food packaging Less important	Work with local supermarkets to reduce food waste and food packaging Not important

Section 3: Land Use and Biodiversity

Biodiversity is at severe threat from climate change such as a loss of species and habitats. Land use may need to change drastically in the future to meet climate change targets before the damaging effects are irreversible.

Going back in history, much of the UK’s land mass was covered in trees. There were also huge areas of bog and marsh. People used the trees as a natural resource as a fuel and to build ships. Bogs and marshes were drained for food production. From a climate change perspective Calderdale alongside the rest of the South Pennine landscape was subjected to 200 years of the worst atmospheric pollution the UK has ever seen from past industrial activity. This has decimated the uplands of Calderdale to a carbon source from degraded peatland, with poor fire resilience, declining biodiversity and reacting rapidly to flooding. It is possible to turn this around, restoring the blanket bog to a condition which is a real benefit to all of us. The uplands of Calderdale also have a lower than average tree cover following historic land management practices.

People who live in Calderdale today are very used to seeing fields and open spaces, grazing animals and pastures - land which has been designed by and is managed for the benefit of humans. Declining bee populations have become a well understood symbol of the impact of intensive agriculture. Additionally, a whole host of birds, insects and other animal populations have declined and species are at risk of becoming extinct. We could change how we use land to plant more trees, restore upland bog habits and give more space to wildlife. Our landscape would start to act as a carbon sink as plants thrived. Wild spaces could attract tourists and leisure visitors. Our future landscape could look quite different. Are we willing to see changes made?

Helping people to understand how their choices impact the landscape is the first step. We want to understand what people in Calderdale value. There are choices you can make in your everyday life that can help: you can grow your own vegetables at home if you have a garden, introduce features like bird boxes, or plant bee-friendly flowers. There are volunteer groups working in wild areas all across Calderdale who need more people to help nature by planting trees and working to manage the land. Projects are also typically in need of funding - could you help spread the word?

Q5	What are you doing now and what are you willing to do?
Q5		I already do this	I plan to do this	I can't do this	I don't want to do this
	Make a conscious effort to include green space, trees, hedges or wild areas in my garden / allotment to support wildlife	Make a conscious effort to include green space, trees, hedges or wild areas in my garden / allotment to support wildlife I already do this	Make a conscious effort to include green space, trees, hedges or wild areas in my garden / allotment to support wildlife I plan to do this	Make a conscious effort to include green space, trees, hedges or wild areas in my garden / allotment to support wildlife I can't do this	Make a conscious effort to include green space, trees, hedges or wild areas in my garden / allotment to support wildlife I don't want to do this

	I have volunteered to support wildlife by working with wildlife and woodland management groups	I have volunteered to support wildlife by working with wildlife and woodland management groups I already do this	I have volunteered to support wildlife by working with wildlife and woodland management groups I plan to do this	I have volunteered to support wildlife by working with wildlife and woodland management groups I can't do this	I have volunteered to support wildlife by working with wildlife and woodland management groups I don't want to do this

	I often visit green areas such as local parks, gardens, open countryside and/or nature reserves	I often visit green areas such as local parks, gardens, open countryside and/or nature reserves I already do this	I often visit green areas such as local parks, gardens, open countryside and/or nature reserves I plan to do this	I often visit green areas such as local parks, gardens, open countryside and/or nature reserves I can't do this	I often visit green areas such as local parks, gardens, open countryside and/or nature reserves I don't want to do this

	I donate to charities which support nature and biodiversity	I donate to charities which support nature and biodiversity I already do this	I donate to charities which support nature and biodiversity I plan to do this	I donate to charities which support nature and biodiversity I can't do this	I donate to charities which support nature and biodiversity I don't want to do this

	I sign petitions or lobby to encourage action for nature and biodiversity	I sign petitions or lobby to encourage action for nature and biodiversity I already do this	I sign petitions or lobby to encourage action for nature and biodiversity I plan to do this	I sign petitions or lobby to encourage action for nature and biodiversity I can't do this	I sign petitions or lobby to encourage action for nature and biodiversity I don't want to do this

Q6	What should Calderdale do about this? Please tick how important you feel each option is to Calderdale taking action.
Q6		Very important	Fairly important	Neutral	Less important	Not important
	Make biodiversity and carbon emissions a key part in green planning, such as tree planting to soak up carbon, or planting locally native flowers rich in nectar for insects	Make biodiversity and carbon emissions a key part in green planning, such as tree planting to soak up carbon, or planting locally native flowers rich in nectar for insects Very important	Make biodiversity and carbon emissions a key part in green planning, such as tree planting to soak up carbon, or planting locally native flowers rich in nectar for insects Fairly important	Make biodiversity and carbon emissions a key part in green planning, such as tree planting to soak up carbon, or planting locally native flowers rich in nectar for insects Neutral	Make biodiversity and carbon emissions a key part in green planning, such as tree planting to soak up carbon, or planting locally native flowers rich in nectar for insects Less important	Make biodiversity and carbon emissions a key part in green planning, such as tree planting to soak up carbon, or planting locally native flowers rich in nectar for insects Not important

	Improve accessibility to green areas such as nature reserves so people can be educated and connect with nature	Improve accessibility to green areas such as nature reserves so people can be educated and connect with nature Very important	Improve accessibility to green areas such as nature reserves so people can be educated and connect with nature Fairly important	Improve accessibility to green areas such as nature reserves so people can be educated and connect with nature Neutral	Improve accessibility to green areas such as nature reserves so people can be educated and connect with nature Less important	Improve accessibility to green areas such as nature reserves so people can be educated and connect with nature Not important

	Work with local landowners to improve and enhance their land for biodiversity	Work with local landowners to improve and enhance their land for biodiversity Very important	Work with local landowners to improve and enhance their land for biodiversity Fairly important	Work with local landowners to improve and enhance their land for biodiversity Neutral	Work with local landowners to improve and enhance their land for biodiversity Less important	Work with local landowners to improve and enhance their land for biodiversity Not important

	Invest in wildlife enhancing community projects in different neighbourhoods	Invest in wildlife enhancing community projects in different neighbourhoods Very important	Invest in wildlife enhancing community projects in different neighbourhoods Fairly important	Invest in wildlife enhancing community projects in different neighbourhoods Neutral	Invest in wildlife enhancing community projects in different neighbourhoods Less important	Invest in wildlife enhancing community projects in different neighbourhoods Not important

	Organise workshops to educate people on what they can do individually and what community projects are available to get involved with	Organise workshops to educate people on what they can do individually and what community projects are available to get involved with Very important	Organise workshops to educate people on what they can do individually and what community projects are available to get involved with Fairly important	Organise workshops to educate people on what they can do individually and what community projects are available to get involved with Neutral	Organise workshops to educate people on what they can do individually and what community projects are available to get involved with Less important	Organise workshops to educate people on what they can do individually and what community projects are available to get involved with Not important

Section 4: Communities and People

People everywhere are waking up to the impacts of climate change. Getting involved with community work and simply having conversations about climate change is a great way to start to change things for the better. Being more conscious about our buying habits is a good way to eliminate unnecessary waste. A surprising number of things we buy can be thrown away shortly after they are bought - items like fast fashion and seasonal novelties have a high carbon footprint. We all want to buy things which will last. Old skills like repairing are becoming trendy once again.

The average person is very influenced by the opinions of their friends and family. This means that new habits can spread very quickly - whether it’s saying no to that unnecessary plastic straw or taking a reusable bag to the shops with us.

Q7	What are you doing now and what are you willing to do?
Q7		I already do this	I plan to do this	I can't do this	I don't want to do this
	I have conversations with people about climate change and sustainability. I talk about worries and changes I am making myself	I have conversations with people about climate change and sustainability. I talk about worries and changes I am making myself I already do this	I have conversations with people about climate change and sustainability. I talk about worries and changes I am making myself I plan to do this	I have conversations with people about climate change and sustainability. I talk about worries and changes I am making myself I can't do this	I have conversations with people about climate change and sustainability. I talk about worries and changes I am making myself I don't want to do this

	I think twice about whether I need something before buying it	I think twice about whether I need something before buying it I already do this	I think twice about whether I need something before buying it I plan to do this	I think twice about whether I need something before buying it I can't do this	I think twice about whether I need something before buying it I don't want to do this

	I try to repair damaged products before discarding them and buying a replacement. I know where to get help with repairing or restoring items.	I try to repair damaged products before discarding them and buying a replacement. I know where to get help with repairing or restoring items. I already do this	I try to repair damaged products before discarding them and buying a replacement. I know where to get help with repairing or restoring items. I plan to do this	I try to repair damaged products before discarding them and buying a replacement. I know where to get help with repairing or restoring items. I can't do this	I try to repair damaged products before discarding them and buying a replacement. I know where to get help with repairing or restoring items. I don't want to do this

	I try to borrow things from a close friend / family rather than buying them (power tools, camping equipment, a van)	I try to borrow things from a close friend / family rather than buying them (power tools, camping equipment, a van) I already do this	I try to borrow things from a close friend / family rather than buying them (power tools, camping equipment, a van) I plan to do this	I try to borrow things from a close friend / family rather than buying them (power tools, camping equipment, a van) I can't do this	I try to borrow things from a close friend / family rather than buying them (power tools, camping equipment, a van) I don't want to do this

	I buy low energy appliances (A-rated fridge / freezer, long life mobile phone, low energy lighting)	I buy low energy appliances (A-rated fridge / freezer, long life mobile phone, low energy lighting) I already do this	I buy low energy appliances (A-rated fridge / freezer, long life mobile phone, low energy lighting) I plan to do this	I buy low energy appliances (A-rated fridge / freezer, long life mobile phone, low energy lighting) I can't do this	I buy low energy appliances (A-rated fridge / freezer, long life mobile phone, low energy lighting) I don't want to do this

	I make a conscious effort to reduce waste (such as by putting food in a compost bin or not purchasing products with excessive packaging)	I make a conscious effort to reduce waste (such as by putting food in a compost bin or not purchasing products with excessive packaging) I already do this	I make a conscious effort to reduce waste (such as by putting food in a compost bin or not purchasing products with excessive packaging) I plan to do this	I make a conscious effort to reduce waste (such as by putting food in a compost bin or not purchasing products with excessive packaging) I can't do this	I make a conscious effort to reduce waste (such as by putting food in a compost bin or not purchasing products with excessive packaging) I don't want to do this

	I actively seek out environmental news from reliable sources to keep myself informed (e.g. the BBC, David Attenborough, experts)	I actively seek out environmental news from reliable sources to keep myself informed (e.g. the BBC, David Attenborough, experts) I already do this	I actively seek out environmental news from reliable sources to keep myself informed (e.g. the BBC, David Attenborough, experts) I plan to do this	I actively seek out environmental news from reliable sources to keep myself informed (e.g. the BBC, David Attenborough, experts) I can't do this	I actively seek out environmental news from reliable sources to keep myself informed (e.g. the BBC, David Attenborough, experts) I don't want to do this

	I look for financial investments (pensions, bank accounts, savings schemes) which help the environment and society	I look for financial investments (pensions, bank accounts, savings schemes) which help the environment and society I already do this	I look for financial investments (pensions, bank accounts, savings schemes) which help the environment and society I plan to do this	I look for financial investments (pensions, bank accounts, savings schemes) which help the environment and society I can't do this	I look for financial investments (pensions, bank accounts, savings schemes) which help the environment and society I don't want to do this

Q8	What should Calderdale do about this? Please tick how important you feel each option is to Calderdale taking action.
Q8		Very important	Fairly important	Neutral	Less important	Not important
	Run workshops for schools and communities to educate and teach people about consumer habits	Run workshops for schools and communities to educate and teach people about consumer habits Very important	Run workshops for schools and communities to educate and teach people about consumer habits Fairly important	Run workshops for schools and communities to educate and teach people about consumer habits Neutral	Run workshops for schools and communities to educate and teach people about consumer habits Less important	Run workshops for schools and communities to educate and teach people about consumer habits Not important

	Promote and encourage second-hand markets to encourage re-use and thrift	Promote and encourage second-hand markets to encourage re-use and thrift Very important	Promote and encourage second-hand markets to encourage re-use and thrift Fairly important	Promote and encourage second-hand markets to encourage re-use and thrift Neutral	Promote and encourage second-hand markets to encourage re-use and thrift Less important	Promote and encourage second-hand markets to encourage re-use and thrift Not important

	Organise repair drop-ins where people can fix damaged items and learn repair skills	Organise repair drop-ins where people can fix damaged items and learn repair skills Very important	Organise repair drop-ins where people can fix damaged items and learn repair skills Fairly important	Organise repair drop-ins where people can fix damaged items and learn repair skills Neutral	Organise repair drop-ins where people can fix damaged items and learn repair skills Less important	Organise repair drop-ins where people can fix damaged items and learn repair skills Not important

	Set up ‘tool and garden tool libraries’ so people can borrow items like power drills or tents without buying them.	Set up ‘tool and garden tool libraries’ so people can borrow items like power drills or tents without buying them. Very important	Set up ‘tool and garden tool libraries’ so people can borrow items like power drills or tents without buying them. Fairly important	Set up ‘tool and garden tool libraries’ so people can borrow items like power drills or tents without buying them. Neutral	Set up ‘tool and garden tool libraries’ so people can borrow items like power drills or tents without buying them. Less important	Set up ‘tool and garden tool libraries’ so people can borrow items like power drills or tents without buying them. Not important

	Work with businesses and organisations to influence behaviour change regarding the products and services they choose (e.g. reduce excessive packaging, minimise delivery vehicle journeys)	Work with businesses and organisations to influence behaviour change regarding the products and services they choose (e.g. reduce excessive packaging, minimise delivery vehicle journeys) Very important	Work with businesses and organisations to influence behaviour change regarding the products and services they choose (e.g. reduce excessive packaging, minimise delivery vehicle journeys) Fairly important	Work with businesses and organisations to influence behaviour change regarding the products and services they choose (e.g. reduce excessive packaging, minimise delivery vehicle journeys) Neutral	Work with businesses and organisations to influence behaviour change regarding the products and services they choose (e.g. reduce excessive packaging, minimise delivery vehicle journeys) Less important	Work with businesses and organisations to influence behaviour change regarding the products and services they choose (e.g. reduce excessive packaging, minimise delivery vehicle journeys) Not important

Section 5: Buildings & Technology

A substantial proportion (20%) of Calderdale’s carbon footprint comes from our buildings and homes. Almost half of our electricity in the UK comes from burning fossil fuel - though more and more clean energy is added to the national electricity grid every year as more renewable energy comes online. People in Calderdale rely heavily on fossil fuelled gas boilers for heating. Every home with a gas boiler adds up - overall domestic heating is responsible for around 17% of carbon pollution.

We all need to stay warm for our health and wellbeing. We need lights and power for our lives and for businesses. Can we make small changes to save energy? Could we implement larger changes in our buildings to make them more efficient? And what can we do more widely throughout Calderdale to help everyone make these kinds of shifts?

Q9	What are you doing now and what are you willing to do?
Q9		I already do this	I plan to do this	I can't do this	I don't want to do this
	I have 300mm (12 inches) loft / attic room insulation fitted in my house	I have 300mm (12 inches) loft / attic room insulation fitted in my house I already do this	I have 300mm (12 inches) loft / attic room insulation fitted in my house I plan to do this	I have 300mm (12 inches) loft / attic room insulation fitted in my house I can't do this	I have 300mm (12 inches) loft / attic room insulation fitted in my house I don't want to do this

	I have wall fitted wall insulation in my house (cavity or solid wall)	I have wall fitted wall insulation in my house (cavity or solid wall) I already do this	I have wall fitted wall insulation in my house (cavity or solid wall) I plan to do this	I have wall fitted wall insulation in my house (cavity or solid wall) I can't do this	I have wall fitted wall insulation in my house (cavity or solid wall) I don't want to do this

	I have fitted draft proofing around my external door frames and windows and reflector panels behind my radiator	I have fitted draft proofing around my external door frames and windows and reflector panels behind my radiator I already do this	I have fitted draft proofing around my external door frames and windows and reflector panels behind my radiator I plan to do this	I have fitted draft proofing around my external door frames and windows and reflector panels behind my radiator I can't do this	I have fitted draft proofing around my external door frames and windows and reflector panels behind my radiator I don't want to do this

	I have fitted an energy efficient gas heating boiler which is less than 10 years old	I have fitted an energy efficient gas heating boiler which is less than 10 years old I already do this	I have fitted an energy efficient gas heating boiler which is less than 10 years old I plan to do this	I have fitted an energy efficient gas heating boiler which is less than 10 years old I can't do this	I have fitted an energy efficient gas heating boiler which is less than 10 years old I don't want to do this

	I minimise my energy use at home (unplug chargers turn off lights, turn my heating down / use timer controls, turn off items on standby, use smart app to control heating)	I minimise my energy use at home (unplug chargers turn off lights, turn my heating down / use timer controls, turn off items on standby, use smart app to control heating) I already do this	I minimise my energy use at home (unplug chargers turn off lights, turn my heating down / use timer controls, turn off items on standby, use smart app to control heating) I plan to do this	I minimise my energy use at home (unplug chargers turn off lights, turn my heating down / use timer controls, turn off items on standby, use smart app to control heating) I can't do this	I minimise my energy use at home (unplug chargers turn off lights, turn my heating down / use timer controls, turn off items on standby, use smart app to control heating) I don't want to do this

	I have renewable energy at home (e.g. solar photovoltaic panels, heat pump)	I have renewable energy at home (e.g. solar photovoltaic panels, heat pump) I already do this	I have renewable energy at home (e.g. solar photovoltaic panels, heat pump) I plan to do this	I have renewable energy at home (e.g. solar photovoltaic panels, heat pump) I can't do this	I have renewable energy at home (e.g. solar photovoltaic panels, heat pump) I don't want to do this

	I thought about travel options (bus / train / walk / cycle access) when I bought or rented my home as I didn’t want to be forced to rely on a car	I thought about travel options (bus / train / walk / cycle access) when I bought or rented my home as I didn’t want to be forced to rely on a car I already do this	I thought about travel options (bus / train / walk / cycle access) when I bought or rented my home as I didn’t want to be forced to rely on a car I plan to do this	I thought about travel options (bus / train / walk / cycle access) when I bought or rented my home as I didn’t want to be forced to rely on a car I can't do this	I thought about travel options (bus / train / walk / cycle access) when I bought or rented my home as I didn’t want to be forced to rely on a car I don't want to do this

	I have an up to date Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on my property and know what I can do to make it warmer and cheaper to heat	I have an up to date Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on my property and know what I can do to make it warmer and cheaper to heat I already do this	I have an up to date Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on my property and know what I can do to make it warmer and cheaper to heat I plan to do this	I have an up to date Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on my property and know what I can do to make it warmer and cheaper to heat I can't do this	I have an up to date Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on my property and know what I can do to make it warmer and cheaper to heat I don't want to do this

	I have a contract to buy green electricity / green gas from renewable sources	I have a contract to buy green electricity / green gas from renewable sources I already do this	I have a contract to buy green electricity / green gas from renewable sources I plan to do this	I have a contract to buy green electricity / green gas from renewable sources I can't do this	I have a contract to buy green electricity / green gas from renewable sources I don't want to do this

Q10	What should Calderdale do about this? Please tick how important you feel each option is to Calderdale taking action.
Q10		Very important	Fairly important	Neutral	Less important	Not important
	Help people find reliable local suppliers for things like insulation and solar panels	Help people find reliable local suppliers for things like insulation and solar panels Very important	Help people find reliable local suppliers for things like insulation and solar panels Fairly important	Help people find reliable local suppliers for things like insulation and solar panels Neutral	Help people find reliable local suppliers for things like insulation and solar panels Less important	Help people find reliable local suppliers for things like insulation and solar panels Not important

	Help people to fund building energy efficiency measures / renewable energy by offering low interest loans	Help people to fund building energy efficiency measures / renewable energy by offering low interest loans Very important	Help people to fund building energy efficiency measures / renewable energy by offering low interest loans Fairly important	Help people to fund building energy efficiency measures / renewable energy by offering low interest loans Neutral	Help people to fund building energy efficiency measures / renewable energy by offering low interest loans Less important	Help people to fund building energy efficiency measures / renewable energy by offering low interest loans Not important

	Target landlords to get them to tackle inefficient rental properties	Target landlords to get them to tackle inefficient rental properties Very important	Target landlords to get them to tackle inefficient rental properties Fairly important	Target landlords to get them to tackle inefficient rental properties Neutral	Target landlords to get them to tackle inefficient rental properties Less important	Target landlords to get them to tackle inefficient rental properties Not important

	Educate people about the carbon impacts of their choices	Educate people about the carbon impacts of their choices Very important	Educate people about the carbon impacts of their choices Fairly important	Educate people about the carbon impacts of their choices Neutral	Educate people about the carbon impacts of their choices Less important	Educate people about the carbon impacts of their choices Not important

	Make sure that only houses which are energy efficient are available for sale or rent	Make sure that only houses which are energy efficient are available for sale or rent Very important	Make sure that only houses which are energy efficient are available for sale or rent Fairly important	Make sure that only houses which are energy efficient are available for sale or rent Neutral	Make sure that only houses which are energy efficient are available for sale or rent Less important	Make sure that only houses which are energy efficient are available for sale or rent Not important

Section 6: Sustainable Living & Climate Change

Q11	How do you feel about the statements below?
Q11		I strongly agree	I agree	I don't know	I disagree	I strongly disagree
	I would like to live a more environmentally friendly life	I would like to live a more environmentally friendly life I strongly agree	I would like to live a more environmentally friendly life I agree	I would like to live a more environmentally friendly life I don't know	I would like to live a more environmentally friendly life I disagree	I would like to live a more environmentally friendly life I strongly disagree

	I understand concepts like sustainability and carbon footprint	I understand concepts like sustainability and carbon footprint I strongly agree	I understand concepts like sustainability and carbon footprint I agree	I understand concepts like sustainability and carbon footprint I don't know	I understand concepts like sustainability and carbon footprint I disagree	I understand concepts like sustainability and carbon footprint I strongly disagree

	I know what I can do to live in a more green way	I know what I can do to live in a more green way I strongly agree	I know what I can do to live in a more green way I agree	I know what I can do to live in a more green way I don't know	I know what I can do to live in a more green way I disagree	I know what I can do to live in a more green way I strongly disagree

	I find it easy to make green changes	I find it easy to make green changes I strongly agree	I find it easy to make green changes I agree	I find it easy to make green changes I don't know	I find it easy to make green changes I disagree	I find it easy to make green changes I strongly disagree

	Calderdale Council has a big role to play in helping people to be more green	Calderdale Council has a big role to play in helping people to be more green I strongly agree	Calderdale Council has a big role to play in helping people to be more green I agree	Calderdale Council has a big role to play in helping people to be more green I don't know	Calderdale Council has a big role to play in helping people to be more green I disagree	Calderdale Council has a big role to play in helping people to be more green I strongly disagree

	I would like to know more about what the Council is doing locally on green issues in Calderdale	I would like to know more about what the Council is doing locally on green issues in Calderdale I strongly agree	I would like to know more about what the Council is doing locally on green issues in Calderdale I agree	I would like to know more about what the Council is doing locally on green issues in Calderdale I don't know	I would like to know more about what the Council is doing locally on green issues in Calderdale I disagree	I would like to know more about what the Council is doing locally on green issues in Calderdale I strongly disagree

Q12

What stands in the way of you making environmental changes? Please tick all that apply.

I don't have time

I see conflicting advice about what is best

Money / cost

I don’t understand what I need to do

I don't think it's important

I need more help

I don't think I can make a difference

Nothing is in the way of me taking action

I don’t have enough motivation

Q13	How do you feel about the statements below?
Q13		I strongly agree	I agree	I don't know	I disagree	I strongly disagree
	Climate change will have a big effect on people and the economy	Climate change will have a big effect on people and the economy I strongly agree	Climate change will have a big effect on people and the economy I agree	Climate change will have a big effect on people and the economy I don't know	Climate change will have a big effect on people and the economy I disagree	Climate change will have a big effect on people and the economy I strongly disagree

	I understand how my choices and the local actions taken in Calderdale affect pollution and climate change	I understand how my choices and the local actions taken in Calderdale affect pollution and climate change I strongly agree	I understand how my choices and the local actions taken in Calderdale affect pollution and climate change I agree	I understand how my choices and the local actions taken in Calderdale affect pollution and climate change I don't know	I understand how my choices and the local actions taken in Calderdale affect pollution and climate change I disagree	I understand how my choices and the local actions taken in Calderdale affect pollution and climate change I strongly disagree

	As a community, people in Calderdale are doing a lot locally to tackle Climate Change	As a community, people in Calderdale are doing a lot locally to tackle Climate Change I strongly agree	As a community, people in Calderdale are doing a lot locally to tackle Climate Change I agree	As a community, people in Calderdale are doing a lot locally to tackle Climate Change I don't know	As a community, people in Calderdale are doing a lot locally to tackle Climate Change I disagree	As a community, people in Calderdale are doing a lot locally to tackle Climate Change I strongly disagree

	I worry about the impact that Climate Change will have on future generations	I worry about the impact that Climate Change will have on future generations I strongly agree	I worry about the impact that Climate Change will have on future generations I agree	I worry about the impact that Climate Change will have on future generations I don't know	I worry about the impact that Climate Change will have on future generations I disagree	I worry about the impact that Climate Change will have on future generations I strongly disagree

Q15	Is there anything else you would like to say about climate change in Calderdale?

Q16	Are there any additional comments you would like to add concerning the Climate Emergency?

If you would like to read more about action on Climate Change in Calderdale, please take a look here

If you would like more information about topics in this survey, here are some suggestions:
Sustainable Living : Calculate your own carbon footprint

Travel : Bus times or Train times

Food : Learn about sustainable eating

Land and Biodiversity: Find out about your nearest green spaces and nature reserves here

Communities and People: Heptonstall Tool Repair Cafe

Buildings & Technology: Find out about local housing energy efficiency support here and here

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