dissolve as an organisation after 7 years of great activities,
projects, events and campaigning initiatives.
The Buildings group and Transport group will continue to
meet using their existing mailing lists. The local Climate
Groups are still running, and will continue with informal
contact between themselves to share events and best
practice.
Aim: Drop Carbon Emissions by 50% by 2028
Statistic: We Recycle 60.8% of Waste
Impact: Stopping 1c of Global Warming Saves the World Over £100 Trillion Every 50 Years
Zero Carbon Yorkshire is more than just a token charity contributing it’s bit toward reducing carbon.
We are a way of reducing your own person carbon emissions and inspiring others to do the same. Explore our website to find a local group and make a difference. It’s not too late.
Zero Carbon News
Exploring how to increase the uptake of Passivhaus in Yorkshire event
After a short pause, the ZCY Buildings/ AAECB Yorkshire group is back with an online event on Monday 10 October at 6pm.The event will be exploring how we can increase the uptake of Passivhaus in Yorkshire and we have a fantastic array of speakers sharing their...
Elements Art Exhibition
An exhibition of vibrant, contemporary paintings in an abstract style by North Yorkshire-based artist Rob Moore. This exhibition will feature 22 new original paintings at Watermark Gallery from Saturday 10th September to Saturday 8th October inclusive. Rob Moore is a...
Power for People: A National Campaign for Local Change
Local-owned renewable energy has huge potential to accelerate our transition to a more sustainable society – while directly benefitting local people and communities. If we could buy our energy directly from local co-operatives and community benefit societies, that...
Zero Carbon Yorkshire’s AGM 2022
We will be holding our 2022 Annual General Meeting at 6pm on Wednesday 29th June,the event on Zoom and it would be great if members could join us!We will be sending out an invite to members nearer the time but please put it in your diaries.Thank you the ZCY team
Member’s blog
Member's BlogIn 2019 I applied for a micro grant through Kirkstall Valley Grants. This was my first time engaging with any type of grant scheme and it was very accessible to apply for and the grant ceremony workshop was helpful for making connections and developing...
Update from GALBA: LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT WITHDRAWS PLANNING APPLICATION!
Campaigners against airport expansion celebrate success as LBA withdraws its planning application. The Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport (GALBA) has responded to the news that LBA has withdrawn its controversial expansion plans. Chris Foren, chair of GALBA,...
Carbon Conversations in Leeds: Starts 23rd March
You are invited to six friendly, practical meetings to help you halve your carbon footprint, hosted at Left Bank Leeds. In the Carbon Conversations Groups people explore the complexities and challenges of moving to a sustainable, low-carbon society. Through this...
Energy for Tomorrow Funding
Energy for Tomorrow (EfT) is Centrica’s social impact grant fund and their mission is to tackle climate change by awarding grants of up to £100,000 to community projects that are energy related and can demonstrate a social impact in the communities they serve. They...
Household Energy Saving Tips
Introduction In this day and age, the influx of technology within the home and workplace means a higher power usage which is costing more and more. Even if your electrical devices are on standby they are still drawing power and costing you money. Each device may...
Home Energy & Cost Saving Tips to Reduce Carbon Emissions
In this day and age, the influx of technology within the home and workplace means a higher power usage which is costing more and more. Even if your electrical devices are on standby they are still drawing power and costing you money. Each device may only cost a...