We are Zero Carbon Yorkshire: a not for profit organisation developing a good carbon practice network. We support people, groups and organisations in the region to reduce their carbon footprints.

Our aim is to bring together Yorkshire communities to co-produce a roadmap for a climate-smart, successful, sustainable and resilient county; making Yorkshire a leading light in the fight against climate change.

Our objectives are to promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the environment by building a Yorkshire-wide movement committed to transitioning the Yorkshire region towards zero-carbon, in a way that is socially and economically just.

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

ZCY Transport group event: 12th Nov

Delivering Active Travel - Decarbonising Yorkshire's Transport 12 November 2020 19:00 – 20:30  An evening presented by ZCY Transport Group on Active Travel with presentations (2), Q&A and discussion. Fran Graham, Campaigns Coordinator at London Cycling...

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Community Retrofit Projects Webinar: 28th Sept

Zero Carbon Yorkshire is exploring community retrofit projects in Yorkshire and the North of England. With the Green Homes Grant scheme coming into effect, we want to explore how communites can engage with the scheme and retrofit more widely. Speakers: Jonathan...

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ZCY Community Energy Event: 12th August

Zero Carbon Yorkshire is exploring how community organisations in Yorkshire can work together to decarbonise the region. The process will involve working with key stakeholders from the private sector, local authorities, the district network operator and other regional...

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The Time is now for a green and fair recovery!

Join the virtual lobby tomorrow: Just a reminder the about the virtual lobby event:The Time is now for a green and fair recovery!The Climate Coalition are organising a virtual mass lobby on 30th June where groups of constituents meet with their MPs via video call...

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Zero Carbon Harrogate

Zero Carbon Harrogate (ZCH) brings together a group of residents from the Harrogate District, under the patronage of Prof Piers Forster (IPCC panel member and Harrogate resident), to support the development of a low carbon, sustainable economy, in order to address...

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Greener housing coming for Students in Leeds

After a year of campaigning and working with Leeds City Council and landlords, Zero Carbon Headingley has finally made sustainable housing an option for students in Leeds. See the article in the Yorkshire Voice about this new initiative. Find out more about Zero...

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Community Energy England Conference

On 30 April, Community Energy England and Community Energy South are holding a web conference, Traversing Turbulent Times. There will be discussions about how the community energy sector is responding to COVID-19 and you can hear from practitioners who are leading on...

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