Climate Change

The Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan

The Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan (SCEP), first published in 2021, outlines a series of actions aimed at setting Suffolk on the path to becoming a more sustainable county. The plan covers 48 key actions, which are spread across five themes, which collectively lay out a pipeline to deliver a more sustainable Suffolk:

1. Collaborative action
2. Sustainable homes
3. Low-carbon transport
4. Industrial and commercial energy use
5. Cleaner power

This plan is for use by everyone living, working, and visiting Suffolk.

View the plan: Sustainable Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan

Sustainable Suffolk acts as custodian of the plan. They are an umbrella partnership that incorporates a vast number of individuals and organisations across the county who are working to make Suffolk more sustainable for its residents, wildlife and wild spaces.

Sustainable Suffolk Website: Sustainable Suffolk – Sustainable Suffolk

One of the key partnerships involved with the delivery of the SCEP is the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership (SCCP)

The SCCP consists of:

• Suffolk County Council
• Babergh District Council
• East Suffolk Council
• Ipswich Borough Council
• Mid Suffolk District Council
• West Suffolk Council
• The Environment Agency

Each council in Suffolk has acknowledged the climate emergency, with commitments that include reducing carbon emissions for their own estates and operations. They have also pledged to support the aspiration of creating a more sustainable Suffolk. They will achieve this by working with partners across the county and region, including the health sector, other emergency services, and Public Sector Leaders. Along with collaborating with a range of local organisations, including Groundwork Suffolk and the University of Suffolk.

All partners share a common interest in supporting Suffolk’s communities, businesses, and residents in becoming more sustainable.

Learn more about the other partners: About – Sustainable Suffolk

Suffolk Climate and Energy Helpline – 0800 02 88 938

The SCCP run a helpline that provides free, independent advice and information to Suffolk residents on ways to save energy at home, and in the community, helping local people save money on their energy bills, and reduce their household carbon footprint.