Climate and environment
We are committed to tackling climate change
On these pages you will find details of our key project areas dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint, protecting our environment and becoming a carbon neutral and climate resilient District. There are also some top tips to help you make a start and even save on your bills too!
Check out our progress below and find out how you too can make simple changes to make a big difference, and don't miss the top stories by signing up to our monthly email newsletter.
Projects
Climate Action Strategy
The Climate Action Strategy is a recommended pathway to becoming a net zero and climate resilient District by 2050 that unites residents, organisations, businesses, the Council, and its key partners.
Reducing the Council's carbon emissions
We are committed to taking practical steps to tackle climate change. See how we are progressing on delivering our targets to become a carbon neutral council.
Wilder Horsham District
The Council has initiated a unique and innovative five year partnership with the Sussex Wildlife Trust. The project aims to deliver a Horsham District Nature Recovery Network to help wildlife thrive, and to support local communities to improve their local natural environment. A Nature Recovery Fund has been set up to support this project.
The Community Climate Fund
Community action is an important part of reducing carbon emissions across the District. We have launched a Community Climate Fund to support community projects that reduce carbon emissions and improve the physical environment in a way that also benefits the wider community.
Biodiversity
Read our Biodiversity Duty Report and a Declaration for River Recovery, highlighting the actions the Council intends to take to enhance biodiversity within the District.
Climate and environment news
Find project updates and inspirational ideas in our dedicated climate news section.
Celebrating our Bronze Carbon Literacy Award
Horsham District Council’s dedication towards tackling climate change has been recognised by the Carbon Literacy Project with the receipt of our Bronze Carbon Literacy Award.
Food Waste Action Week 2025
Around a third of the average rubbish bin in West Sussex is food waste - most of which is avoidable. Read our top food waste prevention tips as part of the #FightAgainstFoodWaste campaign.
Get involved: Top tips, advice and support for residents
Our latest news and top tips are kept regularly updated in our Climate Action blog posts so do keep an eye on this in the News section above.
We have also added this extra section to offer you some general ideas on how to:
- reduce your carbon footprint,
- save energy,
- help protect the environment and reduce biodiversity loss,
- and maybe even save yourself some money too.
- Sign up to our monthly Climate Action email newsletter
- Get inspiration from our Climate Action News Blog