Our climate change plans

Our climate change plans:

In 2019, we declared a climate emergency and set ambitious carbon reduction goals.

We have climate change plans in place to support our vision for a thriving and sustainable Elmbridge. Our plans focus on 6 priority areas: clean energy, clean air, recycling, biodiversity, sustainability champions, and sustainability in business.

To help us achieve our goals, we are recruiting a Climate Change Citizens' Panel composed of residents selected through stratified sampling to represent the diverse views of the Elmbridge community. This panel will use your survey feedback throughout the process.

Our carbon reduction priorities:

Our climate change priorities: a quick overview of what we have been doing or set out to do:

Clean energy 
Encourage you to do more for the environment at home. Energy saving and renewable energy advice.

Clean air
Advice on electric transport, active travel, public transport and car sharing, open fires, wood burning stoves and air quality in Elmbridge.

Refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle
Suggest ways to put the above 5 ‘Rs’ into practice locally.

Biodiversity (natural environment)
Focus on increasing biodiversity across the borough: tree planting, sustainable plants and displays and support you to welcome wildlife in your garden.

Sustainability champions
Support for individuals or community groups who wish to lead the way in tackling climate change and inspiring others to do the same. Open opportunities to volunteer or start your own groups.

Sustainability in business
Support for local businesses to prioritise sustainability in their operations. Grants and funding. Advice on sustainable procurement and single use plastic reduction.

Our carbon free journey so far:

Find out about the specific projects and initiatives we have been working on since declaring a climate emergency.

More information on our vision for a greener and more sustainable Elmbridge.

Read more information about the principles of the Elmbridge Climate Change Citizens' Panel.