Monthly Archives: May 2023

Celebrating our partnership with Shed One Distillery

Last month, Shed One distillery hosted a fundraiser for us to celebrate three years of our charity-business partnership, alongside launching their new 100% recycled glass bottles. We were joined on the night by many local businesses, who all enjoyed the opportunity to sample Shed One’s award-winning gin whilst sharing lots of constructive conversation around green business practice. Since their launch in 2016, Shed One have won many awards for their sustainable business practices, providing a great role model for others looking to reduce the carbon footprint of their business in a manageable way. Distillery owners, Zoe and Andy, gave [...]

By |2023-06-28T12:25:27+01:00May 31st, 2023|Homepage, News|

We could see the world’s climate warming by 1.5° in 2027. What can we do?

You won’t have been able to avoid the news last week when scientists confirmed that our continuing use of fossil fuels means a high chance that we could see the world’s climate warming by 1.5° before 2027.  Why warming of 1.5° is important. The global temperatures warming by 1.5° is spoken about frequently because it represents a ‘tipping point’ for many of the world’s ecosystems.  It would mean that 14% of the Earth’s population will be exposed to severe heatwaves once every five years and a devastating effect on habitats and ocean systems. If it reaches 2°, 37% of the Earth’s [...]

By |2023-05-25T13:12:46+01:00May 25th, 2023|Homepage, News|

Take one minute to nominate CAfS for Movement for Good

This month, we are asking our supporters to spare a minute of their time to nominate CAfS for the chance to win £1,000 through the Movement for Good Awards. For over 135 years, the Benefact Group have been putting charitable giving at the heart of their business, gifting all available profits to charity.  And this year, we could be one of those charities! The nomination process is free and simple. Simply follow this link to fill in the short form on the Benefact Group’s website. Only one nomination is allowed per person, so we would love it if you [...]

By |2023-06-01T08:56:17+01:00May 18th, 2023|News|

Job: Sector Group Administrator

We're looking for an experienced administrator to provide support to the Zero Carbon Cumbria Sector Groups. You'll be an excellent communicator, and be able to provide administrative support in a dynamic environment. Able to liaise with sector groups Convenors and members to organise meetings, maintain details of group membership and support the Cumbria Emissions Reduction Project Manager as required. Closing date: Wednesday 31st May SALARY RANGE: £21,500 to £24,000 LOCATION: Contractually based at our office, Eden Rural Foyer, Old London Road, Penrith, CA11 8ET. Homeworking can be agreed. Occasional meetings required at venues across Cumbria. HOURS: [...]

By |2023-05-31T09:54:14+01:00May 11th, 2023|Vacancies - expired|

Our latest newsletter – 6 May 2023

Read our latest newsletter for details of our brilliant news about our Carbon Literacy courses being awarded platinum status, thanks for Big Give donations, a last call for Climate Champions in Copeland, a call out for opinions from upland hill farmers and an offer of low carbon business support. Plus forthcoming events, and recruitment and volunteering opportunities. We send our newsletters every couple of weeks. We'll let you know about our forthcoming events, webinars, and courses; top tips for cutting your carbon footprint, our services and projects. To get this direct to your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter! [...]

By |2023-05-05T16:03:06+01:00May 5th, 2023|Homepage, News|

CAfS recognised as one of the best charities in the country 

CAfS awarded platinum status by the Carbon Literacy Project Cumbria Action for Sustainability, Cumbria’s climate change charity, is one of only ten organisations in the country to have received the prestigious award of Platinum Status. Accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project, this is the highest award level and recognises organisations that demonstrate outstanding delivery of the Carbon Literacy course and educate and inspire businesses, organisations, communities, and individuals to act on climate change.   As part of their drive to support Cumbria to reach its ambition of becoming carbon net zero by 2037, Cumbria Action for Sustainability [...]

By |2023-07-04T07:04:17+01:00May 4th, 2023|Homepage, News|

Job: Cumbria Emissions Reduction Project Manager

A unique opportunity to play a crucial role in planning Cumbria’s pathway to net zero carbon emissions. Cumbria’s groundbreaking Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership initiative brings together many diverse organisations together to plan the county’s pathway to net zero carbon emissions. We’re looking for an experienced project manager to manage and support four sub-groups of the partnership to ensure they have the resources they need to develop wide ranging emission reduction action plans for Cumbria. You’ll use your excellent communication, relationship management and planning skills to work closely with the groups and other stakeholders to ensure they make progress [...]

By |2023-05-31T09:55:11+01:00May 3rd, 2023|Vacancies - expired|
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