We are the charity formerly known as Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
We are the charity formerly known as Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
We are the charity formerly known as Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
We manage and facilitate the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership and the work of the Zero Carbon Cumbria programme, thanks to funding from Westmorland and Furness Council and support from the Lake District National Park Authority.
The Partnership is a collaboration involving over 300 people from around 80 organisations which brings people together from all walks of life. They share knowledge, coordinate activity and focus effort where it will make the biggest difference to reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases which are the cause of climate change.
The Cumbria Sustainability Network (CSN) brings together groups and individuals from across the county to support each other to raise awareness of the climate crisis and encourage action to cut carbon emissions, in line with the Zero Carbon Cumbria mission to achieve net zero by 2037. The network is an important part of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership, ensuring that there is a strong community voice which can help influence change.
From local initiatives to large-scale strategies, our spotlight pages highlights the transformative actions reducing emissions across Cumbria. Dive into each strategic priority, presented in the Emissions Reduction Action Plans, understand its impact, and see how you can be part of the solution.
The partnership is driving change through its working groups, which focus on the main sources of emissions in Cumbria. They have developed emissions reduction action plans that provide a pathway for tackling emissions in the key sectors; transport, buildings, consumption and waste, and farming and other land use. Working towards the goal of becoming net zero by 2037.
In the third Zero Carbon Cumbria Summit, we will bring together local leaders, professionals, local and national politicians, campaigners, educators and young people – all working towards a fair and ambitious net zero transition.
Not-for-profit groups across Cumbria can access funding to support activities and events this June: grants of up to £200 or £300 are available as part of The Big Lunch and Great Big Green Week, respectively. Apply now!
Developed collaboratively by the University of Cumbria and Futureproof Cumbria as part of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership, these four briefing papers explore how we can remove the barriers to decarbonisation in Cumbria.
Join our network of organisations who believe a carbon neutral and profitable future is possible. Your annual donation will give you access to local events, share best practice and expand your network, regular updates, and information on how to introduce more sustainable practices to your organisation.
Engage and inspire your employees and customers, demonstrate your commitment to local climate action through a Charity of the Year Partnership with Futureproof Cumbria. You could also run a fundraising activity with your staff or set up payroll giving.
Want to reach out to our audiences? Or demonstrate your support for one of our projects? We are always keen to talk to businesses who would like to sponsor our work. This could be through event sponsorship, by supporting us with a venue or through covering our energy helpline costs.
Want to reach out to our audiences? Or demonstrate your support for one of our projects? We are always keen to talk to businesses who would like to sponsor our work. This could be through event sponsorship, by supporting us with a venue or through covering our energy helpline costs.
Enter our festive prize draw and support climate action in Cumbria!
