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.
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.
The West Yorkshire Climate and Environment Plan 2025-2038 sets out actions the Combined Authority and its partners will take to reach net zero.
We believe that achieving our ambition 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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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. -
Restoring Nature
To address the climate emergency, we are working with our partners and stakeholders to restore and enhance West Yorkshire’s natural environment. -
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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Speaking to some of the world’s most prominent city leaders ahead of the landmark COP30 climate conference in Brazil, Mayor Brabin will champion West Yorkshire’s leadership on climate action, which has seen over £300 million leveraged into cutting emissions over the past five years.
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Read more about Hundreds stand together to Reclaim the Night and make West Yorkshire safe for women and girlsHundreds stand together to Reclaim the Night and make West Yorkshire safe for women and girls
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People across the region came together to Reclaim the Night and demand safer streets and public spaces for women and girls.
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Read more about Leaders demand answers from Yorkshire Water over executive pay, performance, and public trustLeaders demand answers from Yorkshire Water over executive pay, performance, and public trust
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Regional leaders met the Chair of Yorkshire Water today following growing public concern.