How we work
Find out how we work as a Council. And how we work with the city and Greater Manchester.
As a Council
Our Deputy Chief Executive is the senior officer responsible for zero carbon. This high-level oversight shows our commitment to tackling climate change. It influences action in the Council and with organisations that work with us.
Our climate change action plan brings together groups of high-level ‘action owners’. Each group meets regularly. They explore ideas, problem solve and review our progress. The lead action owners also meet regularly with the senior responsible officer.
We report our progress and our carbon emissions to make sure we're accountable. Find out more in our annual report.
Our action plan is under regular scrutiny to ensure it’ll bring the change we need. And to keep us on track. We report to the committee for Environment, Climate Change and Neighbourhoods. Find out more about our climate change action plan. And the climate action we’ve taken.
Our work with the city
We have a devolved, partnership-based approach to climate action in Manchester. One that allows everyone to take part. We created the Manchester Climate Change Agency in 2015 and the Partnership in 2018. They now have the new name Manchester Climate Ready (MCR).
MCR is a network of stakeholders in the public, private and charitable sectors. They work with local people and each other. To create a city where climate action improves lives, drives prosperity and restores nature.
They set and oversee the city’s climate change targets and plan. MCR: The Plan 2025–30 sets out the collective action needed. It provides a framework to guide residents, organisations and decision makers. So they can help to make Manchester a zero-carbon and climate-resilient city.
Our work with Greater Manchester
We work with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). They have a five-year environment plan for the region. The Council’s climate plan and the city's MCR Plan aim to align with it. As a collective approach is key to drive real action.
We also work with Transport for Greater Manchester and the nine other councils in the region. As well as other partner organisations across the city. Together, we can bring change across the city region.