Net zero neighbourhoods
Partnerships for a future beyond COP26.
The mixed success of COP26 has made it clear that we’ll need to rely on more than global politics and individual lifestyle choices to mount an effective response to the climate and nature crises.
The missing part of the puzzle is collective action within local communities to drive changes in awareness and behaviour. Work at this level can be more responsive to changing conditions and is more legitimate to local people than top-down initiatives. It also comes with a broad range of additional benefits from boosting employment to tackling social isolation.
Getting down to business on climate and nature
Groundwork has a 40-year track record of supporting practical community action that benefits people, places and the planet in partnership with businesses like yours. A partnership with Groundwork is a great way to ensure that you maximise the impact of your environmental, social and governance goals by unlocking the power of community-led action.
Take practical action on the climate and nature emergencies
In the wake of COP26 we will be re-dedicating ourselves to ensuring that all of our programmes and services are geared towards tackling the climate and nature emergencies. We would love to talk to you about how we might do this together.
Local action, global impact
Tackling the climate and nature crises at the neighbourhood level builds community infrastructure that also supports:
- mental wellbeing,
- physical health,
- educational outcomes
- and employment prospects.
It is also here that the most effective responses to the impacts of climate change can be planned and implemented as every area will have challenges that are specific to it.
Creating net zero neighbourhoods
Most people agree on the need to tackle climate change and restore the balance between people and nature. We believe it is possible to meet that challenge head on but we must act now, and work together, in order to be successful. Our expert teams can help you reach your Corporate Responsibility goals and ensure you have a significant social and environmental impact through a single intervention.
Do you want to change lives by creating green jobs or tackle climate change while fighting fuel poverty? Do you want to protect school children from pollution by boosting biodiversity or invest in community spirit through environmental action? Read on to see how we’re already helping organisations to do all of the above and more…
Make a brighter future with green jobs
Supporting people from all backgrounds into green jobs.
Create better and greener places
Greening towns and cities is a vital part of helping nature recover.
Empower sustainable communities
Action on climate change must benefit those who are least protected and have least power.
Support the green leaders of the future
Strong, sustainable communities are built on the words and actions of all age groups.
Fund community action through grants
Long-term flexible funding sources are vital to communities becoming more resilient to global challenges like climate change.
Read the evidence
Our reports provide insights into how to use the power of local action to address the nature and climate emergencies.
Take practical action on the climate and nature emergencies
In the wake of COP26 we will be re-dedicating ourselves to ensuring that all of our programmes and services are geared towards tackling the climate and nature emergencies. We would love to talk to you about how we might do this together.