Cambridge Carbon Footprint

Who we are

For over 15 years, Cambridge Carbon Footprint has been at the forefront of inspiring and empowering individuals and communities to take action on climate change. 

Some notable projects we run include:

• Open Eco Homes: Householder-led tours of homes that have been built or renovated to be comfortable, energy efficient and cosy.
• Net Zero Now: Training climate leaders and providing resources and support for community action on climate change.
• Cambridgeshire Repair Cafe Network: Providing the tools, guidance and support that has made Cambridgeshire the UK’s no. 1 repair cafe hotspot, with over 30 cafes in our region.

We’re a small, but very lively organisation. Last year, with just four permanent members of staff, we:

• Ran or supported 160 different events or activities
• Had a combined attendance of 7,710 people at events we ran or supported
• Were assisted by 2,021 volunteers giving 12,770 hours of their time

Our culture and values

We pride ourselves on being approachable and non-judgemental, empowering individuals and communities by giving them agency and voice, and providing the tools and support needed for effective climate action. We value strong connections with local communities and wider networks, ensuring our impact is both deep and far-reaching. Caring for our staff and volunteers is paramount, as their well-being and development are essential to our success. We are solutions-focused, embracing evidence-based and innovative practices that are practical and effective in making a tangible difference.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Everyone is welcome at Cambridge Carbon Footprint. Our volunteers and staff are amazing – they inspire great ideas, drive new plans forward and help make Cambridge a better and more sustainable place to live and work. By recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local community, we are better placed to build our vision for sustainable low carbon communities. We value belonging and community and are committed to supporting one another to contribute effectively to local climate solutions.