Carbon Confidence
We've launched the Carbon Confidence course. Over thirty people have completed this introductory course so far. You can register to attend future events.
Net Zero
Deanery Environmental Representatives [DERs]
We're recruiting volunteers to support our Eco Church, environmental and Net Zero ambitions.
Energy Footprint Tool
The Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is available to all Church of England churches using the Online Parish Returns System and enables us to gather information on current energy usage and carbon emissions across our Diocese. 2023 data was submitted before the end of July 2024. Data from 2024 can be entered anytime now before the end of June.
Net Zero
General Synod voted in February 2020 for the whole of the Church of England to achieve net zero carbon by 2030.
Net Zero - Who's who?
On this page you'll find a lot useful people and their contact details for all things Net Zero related.
Net Zero and Church Buildings
In February 2020 General Synod passed a motion committing the Church of England to reach net zero carbon by 2030, bringing forward it's proposed target date by 15 years. To achieve this target it is clear that every church building, school and other church property will need to play its part, and as Archbishop Justin Welby clearly explains, “Reducing the causes of climate change is essential to the life of faith. It is a way to love our neighbour and to steward the gift of creation.â€
Net Zero Loan Equipment for churches and schools
We have infrared thermal imaging cameras and digital thermo/hygrometers available for loan to churches and schools.
Net Zero Local Case Studies
Local Case Studies - heating - heat pumps and IR heating, LED lighting, cavity wall insulation
Net Zero Resources
for example - non technical guides and case studies
Zero Interest - podcast
We're using a Podcast series to communicate the Net Zero message more widely.
