The West Yorkshire Climate and Environment Action Plan
Our science-based roadmap sets out how we can reduce emissions and improve our environment.
Tackling the climate and environmental emergency in West Yorkshire
We’re creating a cleaner, greener and healthier region as we work towards being net zero carbon by 2038 at the latest.
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have launched an ambitious plan to tackle the climate and environmental emergency.
Climate change is already having a real impact on our region and time to act is running out.
But we believe that achieving our ambition of a net zero carbon region by 2038 at the latest presents a unique opportunity to transform our economy, create new skilled jobs, develop a sustainable public transport network and improve our health and our homes.
This will require everyone to make changes to reduce their carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy.
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What is the Combined Authority and its partners doing?
Find out more information about how projects we’re funding to help our region reach net zero by 2038. -
Helping homes and businesses to save energy and money
We’re lowering energy bills for households and businesses by making them more efficient and sustainable. -
Making transport cleaner and more affordable
We’re making radical changes to the way we move around our region to make public transport cheaper, greener and more reliable. -
Frequently asked questions
What is the climate emergency? How is climate change affecting our region? What does net zero mean? -
What’s happening where I live?
The five councils which make up West Yorkshire are working in partnership with the Combined Authority.
Invest in a net zero West Yorkshire
Meeting our net-zero 2038 target requires collective action from across all parts of West Yorkshire that’s why we’re inviting people, communities and businesses in the region to take part in our Tackling the Climate and Environment Emergency Together conversation.
Read our latest news on the Climate Emergency
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Read more about £32 million investment to cut renters’ energy bills and carbon emissions£32 million investment to cut renters’ energy bills and carbon emissions
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West Yorkshire’s Mayoral Combined Authority has secured further funding to help improve energy efficiency in more socially rented homes.
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Read more about Solar panel scheme for bus stations to cut carbon emissions and energy costs in West YorkshireSolar panel scheme for bus stations to cut carbon emissions and energy costs in West Yorkshire
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The solar panels would save an estimated 393 tonnes of carbon over a 25-year period and reduce energy consumption from the national grid.
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Read more about West Yorkshire businesses pledge 1,000 green jobs in key Net Zero milestoneWest Yorkshire businesses pledge 1,000 green jobs in key Net Zero milestone
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As world leaders gathered in Egypt today for COP27, West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, has revealed that employers in the region have committed to creating 1,000 new green jobs.