Climate change
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.
Path to zero carbon business workshops
Join this fully funded series of six online workshops of two hours each, including presentations, discussions and networking to support SMEs, charities and enterprises in their path to zero carbon.
The council and climate change
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 change strategy
We've agreed a new strategy that sets out how we will address local climate change issues over the coming decade
Climate change action plan
Our action plan shows what we'll be doing to achieve net-zero carbon status by 2030
Biodiversity
We're proud to be part of a area of Essex which is rich in different habitats
Domestic and commercial energy
Find out about grants and and assistance available to householders and to businesses and what you can do to make your home sustainable
Essex Climate Action Commission
The Essex Climate Action Commission has been set up to advise us about tackling climate change
Simple steps to fight climate change
Cllr Louise Pepper offers advice and updates on climate change, biodiversity and what local people can do to reduce our carbon footprint
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