Sustainability and carbon reduction
We are acting to maintain and enhance our environment for the benefit of all who live, work and visit our wonderful county.
What you can do
Reduce your energy bills
There are many ways to reduce your energy consumption, by being more mindful of your usage.
Home energy efficiency grants and offers
Grants on offer to support fuel poor households in Worcestershire with the cost of home energy efficiency improvements.
Travel sustainably
Travelling sustainability supports a healthy lifestyle and helps reduce air pollution, road congestion and casualties.
Sustainability grants and support
Offering free assessments and grant funding to help businesses save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and develop low carbon technologies.
Natural Networks Programme
The Natural Networks Programme is a Worcestershire-wide scheme offering grants and advice to projects which aim to create or restore wildlife-rich habitats.
Sustainability in schools
Teaching of key sustainability issues in schools allow children to develop their own passion for action.
What we are doing
Action on climate change
Worcestershire County Council declared a climate emergency in July 2021.
Tackling fuel poverty
The Warmer Worcestershire Network is a partnership working together to tackle fuel poverty.
County strategy
The County Council is now working as part of Worcestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership to deliver the county's Energy Strategy.
Sustainability case studies
Relevant sustainability case studies.
Sustainability news
Read our latest news and updates.
Sustainability policy
Within the policy and through the Corporate Plan, we promote the principles of sustainable development.