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Environment and Sustainability

Responding to the climate and biodiversity crisis is central to our mission.

These pages detail some of ways that churches can get involved and the plethora of resources available to support you.

Key Contacts

The Church of England Environment programme

The Church of England Environment programme has an array of resources to help churches.

Worship and Discipleship: Caring for Creation
Worship and Discipleship Resources for congregational worship and to support individuals take action in Caring for Creation.
Energy Footprint Tool (EFT)
The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool allows churches to enter fuel and power use from the previous year. In 2024, 74% of churches in Ely Diocese completed the Energy Footprint Tool - we would love to get that number even higher!
Eco Church - an A Rocha UK project
Eco Church is a programme run by A Rocha UK to equip churches to care for creation. Eco Church provides a framework to support your church and its leadership to take practical action on caring for God’s earth, through the Eco Church survey.
Working towards Net Zero Carbon
Find out more about the Diocese of Ely's response to Net Zero Carbon by 2030 on this area of the website, including hints and tips to help your church on it's journey to Net Zero Carbon.
Churchyard Conservation
Information about the Churchyard Conservation Award Scheme from the Wildlife Trust, and other organisations that can help your church create a home to help plants and animals thrive.
Net Zero Carbon and Environment News
Read the latest Net Zero Carbon and Environment news from around the Diocese, including details of local initiatives and funding opportunities.
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