Environment

"As Christians and churches we have a crucial role in calling for, and working towards, a world that allows everyone to flourish - one that enables us to live in harmony with the rest of creation. To turn this into reality, and to prevent further harm to our global neighbours, we must urgently tackle the climate crisis together."

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Do you want to make some changes within your parish to better care for God’s creation? Contact us - our team want to help you with your journey to Net Zero.

Do you have good news stories about how you are caring for the environment within your parish? No matter how big or small, do get in touch and let us know. We love to hear from you and share what you are doing, which in turn will help inspire others in their journey.

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Eco Church Award

The Eco Church Award is a helpful and engaging resource created by A Rocha UK. It focuses on assisting churches on their joruney to net zero and is free of charge for parishes to use.

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Energy Footprint Tool

The Energy Footprint Tool is a free-to-use tool that enables parishes to measure their carbon emissions for churches, halls and other parish buildings. Increasingly, the results are important, as their completion is often a condition of funding and grants. It is a helpful way of kickstarting carbon reducing projects as we journey together to reach net zero carbon. 

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Outdoor Church

Whether you’re thinking of starting outdoor worship for the first time, or have been leading worship outdoors for years, these resources could be the inspiration you’ve been looking for. 

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Policies

In March 2021 the Peterborough Diocesan Synod committed to becoming net carbon zero by 2030. Our Diocesan Environmental Policy and the Model Parish Environmental Policy reflect that commitment.

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Maintenance on church buildings

Regular, cyclical maintenance can make a significant difference to the carbon footprint of church buildings. 

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Contact the Team 

Environment Lead

The Rt Revd John Holbrook, Bishop of Brixworth

Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager

Adam Clarke

Diocesan Environment Officer

Canon Dr Peter Brotherton

Office Contact

Joanna Ormston

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