We want to work with you on our journey to make Manchester an inclusive, zero-carbon city. We have an ambitious plan to reach zero carbon by 2038 – and we want you to be part of it.
Manchester Carbon Literate City
Manchester Carbon Literate City is bringing together organisations and people who live, work or study here. With the aim of collectively gaining Carbon Literate Locality status for the city. It means 15% of people belonging to the city becoming certified as Carbon Literate. That's some 85,000 people. So far, more than 14,000 people have taken part.
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Find out how you can be part of it. Go to www.carbonliteracy.com/mclc.
The Bee Cup
Will the Bee Cup be winging its way to a café near you? The distinctive black and yellow cup can be returned to any participating café. We’re working with the University of Manchester and In Our Nature to bring the Bee Cup to hot drink retailers across the city. It’s already working well on campus and in cafés on Oxford Road. Find out more about The Bee Cup.
Stop using single-use plastics (SUPs)
UK law changed in 2023. More single-use plastic items are now banned. Check you know what they are. In Manchester, we want to go further. We want to stop using avoidable single-use plastics in the city. We've committed to stop using avoidable single-use plastics in our buildings and services. Find out how we're working to remove single-use plastics.
Register as a Refill site
Manchester is now an official Refill Destination. It means there are more places in Manchester where you can fill a reusable water bottle. You can also refill other drinks, food and household items. Cafes, restaurants and businesses across Manchester are registering as Refill Destinations. Our Council buildings are water refill sites. Is your business listed on the app? Find out more about Refill Manchester.
Sign the GM Green City pledge
We can all make a positive change to our city-region. By making more sustainable choices for the products we use and the way we work. Sign the Greater Manchester Green City pledge. And show your support and commitment to stamping out avoidable single-use plastics. Go to www.gmgreencity.com/plastic-free-gm.
Growing Manchester
Would your organisation like to create a community garden? It doesn't matter if you're already involved in food growing or want to start. You can get free help to set up a project and support with the practical growing skills you'll need. As well as site assessments and advice on soil condition. There are projects of all sizes across the city. From green alleyways to large market gardens. Find out more about Growing Manchester.
Arts, creative and cultural sector
We have a guide for organisations in the arts, creative and cultural sector in Manchester. Find out how to reduce the carbon footprint of your organisation. If you host events in Manchester, check our sustainable events guidance.
Manchester Climate Change Agency
The Manchester Climate Change Agency’s 15 actions can help you to form a plan. It covers the key things to consider and where to find useful resources. Find out more at www.manchesterclimate.com/15-actions-for-a-zero-carbon-city.
Join the Manchester Climate Change Partnership
The city must come together to tackle climate change. The Manchester Climate Change Partnership gives businesses and organisations a way to do that. They embed climate action in policy, secure grant funding and promote best practice. Find out how you can help boost progress and position the city as a climate leader. Go to www.manchesterclimate.com/mccp.
GM Business Growth Hub
The Business Growth Hub helps you reduce costs and become more sustainable. It also provides support for green businesses in the technology and services sector. Find out more about the Business Growth Hub.
Solar calculator from Green Economy
Try Green Economy’s free, independent solar calculator. It can assess feasibility, capacity, carbon savings, cost and payback. You’ll get a free report. And the option to work with their consultants to find a local supplier. Find it at www.greeneconomy.co.uk/tools/solar-calculator.
Green skills and careers
We’re working with businesses and organisations to develop the skills needed for a sustainable city. Find out more about green skills and careers.