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

Elements Art Exhibition

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...

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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...

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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

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Member’s blog

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...

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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...

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Energy for Tomorrow Funding

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...

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Household Energy Saving Tips

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...

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Home Energy & Cost Saving Tips to Reduce Carbon Emissions

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...

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