Zero Carbon Britain
Zero Carbon Britain - research
Our research shows that a modern, zero emissions society is possible using only existing technology.
Zero Carbon Britain - events and training
Explore how we can rise to the challenge of creating a zero carbon Britain through one of our courses or events.
Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab Team
Our team have a diverse array of experience and a passion for supporting action on the climate and ecological emergency.
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Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab
CAT’s new Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab helps turn climate emergency declarations into action, sharing zero carbon solutions to help build resilience where you live.
We provide local authorities, businesses, institutions and community groups with the confidence, skills and understanding to help achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
With technical solutions readily available, the momentum coming from towns and cities to get to net zero is the political and cultural challenge of our generation.
The Zero Carbon Britain Innovation Lab tackles the specific barriers to transforming the complex economic, social and political dynamics here in the UK, and beyond. Working with others, we test and prototype solutions, and create routes for a sustainable future for all.
Rising to the Climate Emergency
Our latest report shows a positive, technically feasible scenario that aims to stimulate debate and catalyse action across all areas of society.
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All Reports
Our Zero Carbon Britain reports are all solutions-focused and explore the potential barriers to achieving a zero carbon Britain and how these can be overcome.
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Social Media Pack
Help share positive environmental solutions and push for change. We know what we must do, so now it's time to act!
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Zero Carbon Britain - events and training
Explore how we can create a Zero Carbon Britain and to rise to the climate challenge on one of our courses or events. This training provides the confidence, information and skills to enable robust action planning with a view to achieving net zero by 2040.
Resources
Zero Carbon Britain research builds on the CAT’s 45 years of experience of developing and sharing positive solutions to help tackle big environmental challenges.
Our work clearly demonstrates that we already have the tools and technology needed to efficiently power the UK with 100% renewable energy, to feed ourselves sustainably, and to play our part in leaving a safe and habitable world for future generations.
Our latest report, Zero Carbon Britain: Rising to the Climate Emergency, incorporates work from the last 12 years of Zero Carbon Britain research and the latest scientific and technological developments.
Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab Team
Sarah Jenkinson
Head of Policy and Communications
Working for Greenpeace, Oxfam, the UK’s Climate Coalition and the Global Call for Climate Action (GCCA), Sarah has 20 years’ experience of campaigning to influence policy and has helped mobilise millions of people around the world on issues such as climate justice, emission reductions and air pollution.
Paul Allen
Knowledge and Outreach Coordinator
Paul has led the ground-breaking Zero Carbon Britain research for over 12 years, leading on the development of six reports and liaising directly with government, business, public sector and the arts to share their findings.
Dr Anna Bullen
Innovation Lab Manager
Anna has an academic background, with a degree in Environmental Management and Resource Development, an MA in Space, Place and Politics and a PhD in Sustainable Citizenship and is particularly experienced in facilitating processes that bring together a wide range of stakeholders with diverse views and supporting them to move forward in developing solutions.
Amanda Smith
Zero Carbon Britain Training Manager
Amanda has over 20 years’ experience in teaching, school leadership, adult training and organisational improvement. She is a highly qualified and experienced educator, with Qualified Teacher status and the National Professional Qualification for Head Teachers, and is a Specialist Leader of Education.
Dr Anthony Hurford
Zero Carbon Britain Hub Project Manager
Anthony came to CAT from managing large research and consultancy projects at the University of Manchester; building capacity and online technical tools for integrated analysis of infrastructure investment in water-energy-food-environment systems.
Latest news
23rd April 2021 Get outdoors and enjoy the world around you this Wales Outdoor Learning Week! The week promotes and celebrates the benefits for both people and the planet of learning in the…
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22nd April 2021 Elections are now clearly on many people’s horizon, and they will be one of the most important democratic choices in our history. On Earth Day, 22 April, Sarah Jenkinson explores…
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20th April 2021 The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is excited to announce a new live online course exploring local energy solutions and their role in reaching a Zero Carbon Britain. The one…
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