Help your church cut its carbon footprint. Choosing the right actions for your church will help meet the prophetic call from General Synod for all parts of the Church to be net zero carbon by 2030. Please find below a range of resources to support your church.
If you need any further help or support, please contact Sally Dunleavy (Net Zero Carbon Support Officer) at sally.dunleavy@southwell.anglican.org.
Helpful Links & Resources
A practical path to net zero carbon – A checklist for your church
DAC Net Zero Carbon Guidance for Churches and Church Buildings
Heating – Advice & guidance from the Church of England
Cornerstone – an online tool for churches with a comprehensive grants database
A practical guide to help your church reach net zero carbon
Calendar of Care for church buildings
Net Zero Carbon Church – resources and guidance from the Church of England
Church of England Environment Programme
Net Zero Carbon Programme for the CofE – a collection of further useful links and resources
Energy Footprint Tool
The easy-to-use online tool will tell your church what your carbon footprint is, based on the energy you use to heat and light your buildings.
Net Zero Carbon Plan
Our October 2023 Diocesan Synod unanimously approved the Net Zero Carbon Action Plan. The scope of the plan is the whole of our diocesan carbon emissions covering churches, schools, the Minster, clergy housing and Jubilee House, the diocesan office. This is a big step forward on our Net Zero Carbon journey. The Plan is not just about technical Net Zero Carbon and financial matters but is rooted in Christian discipleship, caring for creation and loving our neighbour.