This pledge matters because:

• Climate commitments are only meaningful if they are matched by transparent, measurable action.

• Greenwich Council’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 is significant, but without regular public reporting it risks becoming a distant target rather than an on-going priority.

• Six-monthly updates on carbon emission reductions create a clear rhythm of accountability, ensuring progress is tracked in real time, gaps are identified early, and course corrections can be made while there is time to act.

• For GGCN, holding the Council to this pledge is about strengthening conscious democratic oversight and public trust.

• Regular, accessible updates allow residents, community organisations, and partners to understand whether policies are delivering meaningful emission reductions, not just plans and promises.

• This transparency empowers the community to engage constructively, celebrate genuine progress, and challenge delays or underperformance.

• In doing so, the pledge helps turn the goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 from an aspiration into a shared, accountable journey – one in which the Council is visibly answerable to the people it serves.