Helpful Resources
Net Zero by 2030
Carlisle Diocese Net Zero Action Plan sets out the actions needed through to 2030.
To see what emissions are in and out of scope
click here.
Click
here for the Practical Path to Net Zero checklist.
To see what a Net Zero church might look like
click here.
For practical suggestions to save energy and money
click here.
For advice on heating
click here.
To read our Net Zero FAQ's
click here.
The Energy Footprint Tool is used to measure carbon emissions. Click
here for the FAQ's on the EFT.
For a template Net Zero Action Plan for churches
click here.
Case Studies and Other Resources
To read about Mungrisdale St Kentigern's heat pump
click here.
Watch a video on St Anne's Ings heat pump below, and
click here to learn more.
Click
here to download a Solar Panels factsheet, produced by the Diocese of London.
Follow the links for national case studies on;
heating,
renewable energy and
net zero carbon.
For information on Sustainable Travel options
click here.
To read about Climate Justice
click here.
To consider how you could support biodiversity in your churchyard
click here.
Click
here to read about Natland St Mark's Eco Church journey.
If you want to suggest a Crib Sheet topic, have a case study to share or have a question which isn't answered here, email Anna on
environment@carlislediocese.org.uk.
To catch up or book onto webinars by the National Environment Team;
click here.
Join the God for All Environmental Facebook Group
here.
Fundraising
The National Environment Team have developed a fundraising for environmental projects advice page
here.
Environmental Fundraising webinar series;
catch up here.
Preaching and Worship Resources
Click
here for resources for your church or small group from Tearfund.
Read
why Christians should care about climate change.
Sustainable Preaching offers preaching suggestions for the 3-year lectionary cycle on ecological themes
here.
Click
here for resources for your church or small group from Eco Church.
Click
here for hymns with messages on creation and the environment.
For some suggestions of further reading
click here.
Divestment
Following the decision by the Church of England’s National Investing Bodies to divest from fossil fuel companies by the end of 2023, Carlisle Diocese reviewed our investments. In addition to holding shares in our two local hydro schemes, the Diocesan Board of Finance holds investments within the Church of England’s Central Board of Finance Investment Fund and Property Fund, which are managed by the CCLA. We have confirmed with the CCLA that, as a matter of policy, these funds will not be invested in fossil fuel companies.
This does not mean that there are no investments in companies that, as part of their overall business, supply or provide services to the fossil fuel industry. Nor does it mean that the CCLA can guarantee that companies in which we invest do not themselves hold minority stakes in fossil fuel companies. It is therefore risky for any investor to claim that it has no fossil fuel related investments.
However, with that proviso, Operation Noah, who are currently campaigning to encourage divestment from fossil fuel companies, are satisfied that the CBF’s investments are compatible with their aim.
During the review of investments, it was noted that some PCCs in the Diocese have their own investments, including ones in fossil fuel companies. The DBF is the custodian trustee for some of these investments and will therefore be named on the register of shareholders in those companies. Investment decisions are however made by the individual PCC, not the DBF, and it would be the PCC’s decision to take on divestment.
If you want more information on divestment, or are interested in campaigning on this topic, Operation Noah have information and resources available on their Bright Now website. Locally, Cumbria Divest are campaigning for the Local Government Pension Fund to divest- you can find out more here. If you want to ask your pension fund about their stance on fossil fuel investments, there is a template letter available here.