Welcome to the Diocese of London’s "Shrinking the Footprint" micro-site.
The Church of England’s "Shrinking the Footprint Campaign" which I chair commits us to reducing our carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. We have pledged during the debates on the Climate Change Bill in Parliament to review our targets in the light of the latest scientific evidence. As part of London Challenge 2012 we are committed to shrinking the carbon footprint of the Diocese by 20.12% by 2012.
On this site you will find a range of practical information and resources designed to equip individuals and parishes to contribute towards achieving our goal.
We have great potential to make a difference together in London. Our 479 churches and 147 schools reach out to a community of 3.6 million people in 1.6 million homes across the Diocese.
There are three simple steps that could make a large difference:
You can download other suggestions from the information section via the links below. If you have additional practical ideas please get in touch with the 
so that we can update this site.
In the 21st century in an interconnected world, practising love of neighbours means that we are committed to mitigate the effects of climate change which will fall disproportionately on the poor and vulnerable in the world and those least able to adapt to rising temperatures and sea levels.
With thanks for our partnership in the gospel
The Rt Revd & Rt Hon. Richard Chartres DD FSA
