Climate Leadership
12,500+
employees trained in carbon literacy or environmental sustainability
186,000+
tonnes of CO2e reduced - equivalent to the electricity consumption of 350,000 average households for a year
£200m+
of funding and financing secured to invest in decarbonisation projects across the city
Goal
Lead efforts to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies facing London
How we measure our impact
Identifying and progressing estate decarbonisation projects, supported by signposting to technical assistance and financing
Developing and rolling out carbon literacy training for staff and students (where applicable)
Building London’s climate resilience by implementing climate adaptation projects
Producing practical tools, guidance and resources on responding to the climate risks facing London
Members
Capital City College Group ~ Diocese of London ~ King’s College London ~ London Fire Brigade ~ London Higher ~ London Jewish Forum ~ London South East Colleges ~ New City College ~ Newham College ~ NHS ~ Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation ~ Transport for London ~ University College London ~ University of East London ~ University of London
Amount of funding / financing secured to invest in decarbonisation projects
Tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions reduced (Scopes 1 and 2)
No. of staff (and students) trained in carbon literacy / environmental sustainability
What we’re doing
Key resources
Information:
London Climate Resilience Review (July 2024)
Guide:
Support to assist decarbonisation of public sector buildings
Video Guide:
Using the Climate and Equalities tool
Resource:
LAIN climate adaptation and resilience
Interesting reads
Case studies
Church of England’s Net Zero Journey
Campus decarbonisation at New City College
As part of its pledge to become net zero by 2030, the Church of England is turning faith into climate action.
In support of London’s mission to become a net-zero city, New City College shares its bold ambitions to become one of the capital’s leading Greener Colleges.
Upgrading a 100 year old fire station with green technologies
London Fire Brigades’s major retrofit project that not only installs carbon-saving technologies but also champions local procurement—with a London-based SME leading the work—and skills development through new apprenticeship opportunities.