Environment & Net Zero

Find out how you and your church can work towards engaging with the environment, getting an Eco Award and achieving Carbon Net Zero!

In this section:

Eco Church forum

On this page you will find useful resources that were used/mentioned during each forum.

Our environmental policy

The Diocese of Norwich exists to proclaim the Gospel and nurture the Kingdom of Christ in Norfolk and Waveney. This policy, accordingly, is framed around the ‘Five Marks of Mission’.

Useful links

Find links to other websites that will help you on your eco journey.

How to use the Energy Footprint Tool

The Energy Footprint Tool allows all churches around the country to enter their utility bills and find out their "carbon footprint".

Eco news & events

Browse the latest news and events from across the diocese relating to the environment.

Environment resources

Find resources on our Mission Hub area to support you, your church and your school become more eco-friendly.

Managing churchyards for wildlife

Information and advice for managing churchyards with wildlife in mind, including information about the Churchyard Conservation Scheme.

Bishop of Norwich appointed as lead on the environment by Archbishop of Canterbury

The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has accepted the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury to lead the Church of England’s Environment Programme with a charge to lead bold, deliberate, collaborative action across the Church to tackle the grave existential crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Supporting churches