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+
to invest in decarbonisation projects across the city
Goal
Lead efforts to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies facing London
Key deliverables
Identifying and progressing estate decarbonisation opportunities, supported by signposting to technical assistance and financing opportunities
Rolling out carbon literacy training for staff, including senior managers
Sharing practical tools, guidance and resources to help anchors understand and respond 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
Decarbonising estates to accelerate towards net zero
Improving climate literacy training for senior leaders, staff and students
Building London’s climate resilience through climate adaptation projects
Programme highlights
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.