Climate Change Strategy 2022 to 2032

The York Climate Change Strategy 2022 to 2032, “A City Fit for the Future”, sets out our vision to be net zero and provides a framework to both reduce carbon and be more climate resilient by 2030.

This is our strategy to help guide everyone’s actions and decisions over the decade ahead.

Climate Change Strategy ambitions

York will be carbon negative, with iconic green spaces to enjoy today and the environment protected for future generations to enjoy.

Climate Change Strategy targets

York will be among the first cities in the UK, and lead the region, to be net zero, with carbon emissions reduced on average 13% every year.

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