Jenna Barnard

Unlocking Low-Carbon Horticulture Opportunities in Lincolnshire 

Mapping & Stakeholder Engagement Client: Lincolnshire County Council The Brief District Eating Ltd (DEL) collaborated with Lincolnshire County Council to explore opportunities for low-carbon horticulture in the region. The project aimed to identify sites where greenhouses could benefit from reduced operating costs by using surplus heat. We also conducted stakeholder engagement with key industries to […]

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Measuring and Monitoring Greenhouse Gas emissions at DAERA: Carbon Footprint and Decarbonisation Planning 

Areas of work: GHG Baseline Footprint, Carbon Management, Building Decarbonisation Client: The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) The Brief District Eating were contracted by DAERA to provide three work packages:  A carbon baseline report summarising scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over a 4-year period for its built estate  A

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How can urban agriculture help us achieve Net Zero?

Food production and supply accounts for between 20-30% of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK (1), and, as a result, is a key area for decarbonisation. The food sector poses unique challenges as decarbonisation must be carefully balanced with maintaining affordable prices and reliable supply chains to ensure food security for all. The National Farmers’

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