The Livery Climate Action Group was formed in 2021 to assist City of London Livery Companies and Guilds to manage their impact on climate change and the environment by reducing carbon emissions and making responsible use of resources.
The Group has created a series of Guidance Notes, exemplar Climate Action Plans and other associated resources drawing from the wide expertise within London’s Livery, as part of its ambition to be an invaluable support for Livery Companies in their journeys toward net-zero emissions.
The Group facilitates mutual self-help for Livery Companies and Guilds to grow their knowledge and expertise in the practical measures they can take towards a sustainable, adaptable and resilient future. This will allow them in turn to influence and encourage their associated professions and trades in the City and beyond.
The Group provides educational materials to help Companies engage with schools and other outreach activities.
Watch an introduction by Alison Gowman.
The formation of the Group was inspired by the City of London’s Climate Action Strategy approved in October 2020 which sets goals for the City to have net zero emissions by 2040; for buildings, public spaces and infrastructure to be resilient to climate change; and for people in the City and beyond to benefit from a clean, green and safe environment.
Since the launch of the strategy the Corporation has kept everyone up to date with regular newsletters and information and a novel dashboard of key performance indicators (KPIs).
These are available:
- Subscribe to the mailing list for Climate Action Strategy monthly updates
- Climate Action Strategy Dashboard updated monthly showing the City’s progress against KPIs
- Details of the projects being undertaken regarding work with SMEs, cool streets and carbon sequestration
- Follow the City of London on social media for news: Twitter: @cityoflondon; LinkedIn: City of London Corporation
- Sign up to the monthly newsletter for air-quality updates
The Group’s outputs will support these goals, which align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Find out more about the Livery and what other Livery Companies are doing to tackle climate change by watching these videos, all available on our YouTube Channel.
