York Climate Commission: Working Together Towards Net Zero by 2030
The York Climate Commission (YCC) is an independent, collaborative body representing public, private, and civic sectors across York. Established in 2019 in response to the city’s Climate Emergency declaration and re-launched in 2024 to enhance transparency and expand membership, YCC is dedicated to driving ambitious climate and nature recovery actions.
Through our Working Groups – focusing on biodiversity, energy, transport, health, and more – we facilitate collaboration, share knowledge and promote impactful climate and nature action. Our aim is to help York become a more climate-resilient and sustainable city.
Join us in building a greener, more sustainable future for York. We invite individuals and organisations to collaborate on innovative solutions to achieve the city’s net zero and nature recovery goals.
YorEnergy: Free Home Energy Assessments Now Available for York Residents
YorEnergy, a new local initiative, is making it easier than ever for York residents to make their homes warmer, greener and more affordable to run. Led by City of York Council in partnership with York Community Energy, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, the University of York and Brightsparks Agency, YorEnergy brings together trusted local expertise to help households take the next step on their retrofit journey.
YCC Volunteer Opportunities to Chair or Co-Chair a Working Group
Are you passionate about helping York become a thriving, net-zero city? The York Climate Commission is looking for volunteers to step into leadership roles as Chairs or Co-Chairs of three of its Working Groups: Future Buildings, Future Economy and York Educators for Climate Action.
I am thrilled to see the evolution of York's Climate Commission to embrace all sectors of the city and region - public, private and non-profits alike - to come together to tackle the challenges before us and to be inclusive of the many diverse voices of our community. Wherever the Commission will lead, I am sure it will create benefits for all, for a long time to come.