The Church of England schools are all set to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

As part of its multimillion-pound Net Zero Carbon Programme, the Church of England is launching a National Framework to assist its network of schools in achieving net zero emissions.

The initiative’s goals are to lower carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and save costs by switching to more affordable, dependable renewable energy sources.

The initial focus of funding will be on replacing inefficient fossil fuel heating systems, which will ultimately result in cost savings. Church schools are a key component of the Church’s goal to achieve net zero carbon across the entire estate, contributing nearly half of the Church’s carbon emissions.

DBE Services, a business owned by six northern dioceses, is coordinating the National Framework, which will involve 3,000 church academies and schools. DBE Services will collaborate with Multi Academy Trusts and Boards of Education to find affordable fabric upgrades and make the most of energy-generating and energy-saving technologies. In order to secure funding for schools as they strive to reduce their emissions, Dr. Sam Johnson, CEO of DBE Services, hopes that all schools and academies will get involved with the sustainability and net zero carbon agenda.