Working together to care for God’s Creation
Churches are invited to join our Net Zero Carbon 2030 Programme, as together we reduce carbon emissions, and share hope about God’s creation.
In partnership with Faiths4Change we are equipping churches to help meet our commitment to be net zero carbon by 2030, while growing Eco Churches to help enrich our communities.
All churches can access the resources in these pages, to help progress your journey towards both net zero carbon and Eco Church.
Churches participating in our Net Zero Carbon 2030 programme gain access to additional expertise and direct support.
We take a take a dual approach, emphasising both technical solutions to reducing carbon emissions in our buildings, and prophetic engagement to promote sustainability in church life and in our wider communities.
Find out more:
- Your net zero carbon journey – support & resources for churches
- Your Eco Church journey – support & resources for churches
Map of churches committed to our Net Zero Carbon 2030 Programme:
Please get in touch to find out more about joining our Net Zero Carbon 2030 programme for churches – email: nzc@faiths4change.org.uk
Key resources:
Work out your carbon footprint using the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT)
The first step towards net carbon zero is to work out your carbon footprint, and begin tracking reductions in emissions from your building. All churches are asked to do this annually by July 31, using the Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool accessed via the Parish Returns System. We need your help to understand our footprint across the diocese, so we can progress to net zero carbon. Find out more and access a video guide about how to do this, using information from your energy bills, here: Energy Footprint Tool | The Church of England
Got a question? Contact Phil Leigh, our Net Zero Carbon 2030 Programme Lead and Diocesan Environmental Officer: phil.leigh@liverpool.anglican.org or email: nzc@liverpool.anglican.org.uk
Net zero carbon Knowledge Platform
Our NZC2030 Knowledge Platform offers free resources, guidance and ideas to support your journey to net zero carbon and Eco Church. NZC2030 Knowledge Platform (faiths4change.org.uk)
Hosted by Faiths4Change this includes an open access NZC2030 resource padlet, which churches can contribute to with useful links – covering everything from energy efficiency and net zero planning, to worship resources and climate campaigns, and more: Net Zero Carbon 2030 Resources (padlet.com)
Progress your Eco Church journey
We encourage all churches to make progress towards your next Eco Church award in 2024 - whether you are just starting out or already have an award. Eco Church is A Rocha UK’s award scheme for churches to demonstrate that the gospel is good news for God’s earth. Churches complete the online Eco Church Survey about how they are caring for God’s earth, to gain points towards Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. As part of the NZC2030 programme, Faiths4Change supports churches to register, and progress towards your next award. Find out more here Eco Church (faiths4change.org.uk). To discuss Eco Church needs contact our NZC2030 Prophetic Lead Annie Merry and team: nzc@faiths4change.org.uk
Net zero Carbon & Eco Church Newsletter
Anyone with an interest in faith and the environment is invited to sign up to our Net Zero Carbon & Eco Church Newsletter. Subscribe to receive updates, stories, resources and ideas about how together we can help care for God’s creation. This is delivered by our Net Zero Carbon 2030 Programme team in partnership with Faiths4Change, as part of our commitment to be a net zero carbon diocese by 2030. Sign up here.
Explore more resources:
- FAQs and further resources – from net zero carbon to climate justice
With thanks to our Net Zero Carbon 2030 programme funders the Benefact Trust, and partners Faiths4Change, Harbour Project Management, and the Church of England.
Supported by: The Benefact Trust
