The Net Zero Carbon Impact Report (2024) features videos, easy to read graphics and case studies from around the country, all aimed at providing a snapshot of the work and impact of the Net Zero Carbon Programme.
The Church of England’s ambitious programme aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions from the energy used in its buildings, schools and through work-related transport by 2030.
The new digital report reveals many churches across the country are saving money on their energy bills after making changes to their buildings to lower their carbon emissions.
Holy Trinity Church in Stroud slashed its heating bill by 80% after removing its gas boiler and switching to an all-electric heating system.
Treasurer Jai Carr said: “A Sunday service used to cost us around £122 to heat, it now costs a mere £22! Lowering our carbon emissions is the right thing for the church to do for the environment.”
And a busy church in Kent, St Stephen’s Church in Tonbridge, has saved over £2500 on its energy bills in just four months since switching to LED lighting.
Rev Mark Barker said: “The footfall through the building each week and the energy use is quite high. We started to look for ways to reduce both our energy costs and our impact on the environment. We’re hoping we can make a difference as a church and believe we are beginning to do so.”
Read the report here, it has been designed to be easy to navigate. You can scroll using your mouse or cursor keys and you can jump to your desired section using the navigation menu at the top of each page.