10/09/2024
The Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report features videos, interviews, easy to read graphics and case studies from around the country, all aimed at providing a snapshot of the work and impact of the Net Zero Carbon Programme.
The Church of England’s ambitious Net Zero Carbon Programme aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport by 2030.
Highlights reported include:
- £14.5M projects and grants have been established
- £6.5M projects funded and grants signed
- 41 Capacity Building grants have funded 53 new roles in dioceses, which is the equivalent to 43 full time posts
- 100 retrofit surveys have been completed on clergy and retired clergy houses
- And 4865 churches are now engaged with A Rocha UK’s Eco Church scheme.
The Rt Rev'd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich and Church of England Lead Bishop for the Environment, says in the report: "This Net Zero Carbon Impact Report illustrates the incredible progress being made by all parts of the Church of England to reach the goal set by the General Synod to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030. This programme of work is not something to be added to mission, evangelism and worship. It is part of our mission, evangelism and worship because Christian discipleship is lived out in creation care."
He continues: "I hear so many positive stories about how the Net Zero Carbon Programme is supporting, encouraging and galvanising our church and school communities to contribute time, energy and finance to this work. There is much appreciation for the new support that is being given, and a passion for the journey ahead to net zero carbon."