Energy Footprinting Tool open for 2026
First published on: 14th January 2026The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now open for 2026.
News and Communications
St Matthew's Leyburn warms up for winter with new electrical heaters
First published on: 4th December 2025One of our Ripon area churches has been warming up for the winter and going green at the same time, thanks to a new electrical power and heating project.
New diocesan Net Zero Church Buildings Officer to support churches
First published on: 25th November 2025The Diocese of Leeds has been pleased to recently welcome Alasdair Hicks, our new Net Zero Church Buildings Officer, who will be working with churches to help make their buildings more efficient and supporting them in reaching their Net Zero Carbon emissions targets.
St Oswald's Methley celebrate Eco Church Gold Award
First published on: 25th November 2025St Oswald’s Methley in the Leeds area is celebrating its Eco Church Gold Award, achieved in November 2025, completing a committed journey from Bronze in 2021 and Silver in 2022.
Bishop Anna hears from Archbishop Marinez of Brazil at Lambeth roundtable
First published on: 17th November 2025The Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon and Lead Bishop for the Environment in the Diocese of Leeds, recently met Archbishop Marinez of Brazil, also Bishop of Amazonia, at a round-table discussion with Christian Aid, A Rocha and others at Lambeth Palace.
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.
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.
