Climate change and biodiversity
As a council we have pledged to take local action to prevent a climate and ecological catastrophe through the development of practices and policies, with an aim to achieving net-zero carbon status by 2030 and to protect and enhance bio-diversity in the district.
The council and climate crisis
We have declared a climate and ecological emergency and are acting now to prevent a climate and ecological catastrophe
Achieving net-zero carbon status by 2030
We have committed to achieving net-zero carbon status by 2030
Climate Crisis Strategy
We've agreed a new strategy and action plan that sets out how we will address local climate crisis issues over the coming decade
Biodiversity
We're proud to be part of a area of Essex which is rich in different habitats
Household energy and water
Find out about grants and and assistance available to householders and and what you can do to make your home more sustainable
Sustainable development
How we're helping our new and existing buildings to use less energy and what we're doing to make Uttlesford a carbon neutral district
Our corporate carbon footprint
Find out about our carbon footprint, what we're doing to reduce it and read our annual greenhouse gas emissions reports
Recycling and waste
Find out how we collect and recycle waste in the district
Saffron Walden Clean Air Project
Our Clean Air Project, aimed at creating a 'cleaner, healthier and greener' environment, will be delivered across all businesses, schools, and residents in Saffron Walden.
Essex Climate Action Commission
The Essex Climate Action Commission has been set up to advise us about tackling climate change
Resources
Climate change links and resources from other organisations around the world.