Schools encouraged to Let's Go Zero
First published on: 6th November 2025Schools across the diocese are being encouraged to reduce their carbon footprints, with some 40% signed up to the Let’s Go Zero campaign.
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Churches encouraged to apply for Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grants
First published on: 8th October 2025Churches across the Diocese of Leeds aiming to reduce their carbon emissions are invited to apply for a Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant to kickstart a small-scale decarbonisation project.
Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant helps St Wilfrid's Harrogate with LED lights
First published on: 16th September 2025Thanks to a Diocesan Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins Fund grant, St Wilfrid’s Harrogate have been able to make changes to their lighting on their path to net zero, and there are still grants available.
Churches encouraged to make Great Switch for Creation
First published on: 10th September 2025During this Season of Creation, the Church of England is encouraging all churches to consider switching to a green energy tariff as part of a campaign for there to be a Great Switch for Creation.
St James' Wetherby make good progress on net zero journey
First published on: 2nd September 2025One of our Ripon area churches has made significant progress towards becoming net zero, and are looking to share what they have learned with their local community.
First clergy home retrofitted to be fit for the future
First published on: 1st July 2025The first full retrofit of a clergy home to make it both greener and warmer in line with our commitment to Net Carbon Zero has been completed thanks to “fantastic” work by the diocesan Property Team.
Ackworth Howard School benefits from new solar power
First published on: 23rd June 2025One of our Wakefield area schools is using solar energy to power its classroom, thanks to a £2 million investment.
Celebrating volunteers caring for God's Creation
First published on: 4th June 2025This Volunteers Week, we are celebrating some of the great work done by remarkable volunteers in our churches, and today we are looking at those working on caring for God’s Creation.
Energy Footprinting Tool open for 2024 data
First published on: 27th May 2025The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is open until Monday, June 30 for churches to enter energy use from 2024.
Bradford Cathedral achieve Eco Gold Award
First published on: 16th April 2025Bradford Cathedral have achieved their A Rocha Eco Church Gold Award, making them the fifth English Cathedral to achieve this prestigious award in England and Wales.
