“To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth”
The Church of England has made it its mission to become Net Zero by 2030. Your church building and churchyards play a vital role in making this happen. The Church Buildings team are able to offer advice and guidance on any queries relating to this.
What is the Church of England doing to tackle climate change?
In February 2020, the General Synod of the Church of England recognised that the global climate emergency is a crisis for God’s creation, and a fundamental injustice. They passed a motion calling on all parts of the Church of England to act swiftly to decarbonise and to aim to have net zero carbon emission by 2030.
While this is very challenging, it is an important prophetic ambition, which every church is invited to respond to.
The Church of England Environment Programme has a wealth of resources for parishes:
Church of England Links
Net Zero Carbon and Environmental Case Studies
The Practical Path to Net Zero Carbon for Churches
The Earth is our common home and God calls us all to care for creation. Find out how you and your church can support this integral part of our mission.
Net Zero information, Energy Footprint tool and how to get started – part of the Social Transformation section
A grant that supports Churches with small-scale decarbonisation projects.