REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER,. 12315756 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARIry NUMBER: 1187420
Two Rlvers Accountancy
38 Eton Wick Road
Eton Wick
Windsor
Berkshire
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istered number.. 12315756
for the Year Ended 30 November 202
Chairfs Introductlon
Vve recognise that many people in different organisatlon5 and communities across the UK have
fa￿d challenges and barriers this year, from the cost-of-living crisis lo overstretched public
services., from increasingly polarised discussions around such things as energy $eGUrity, drivlng
cars and nature protection, to the very real and damaglng local consequen￿$ of ongoing climate
breakdown.
Given this backdrop, Carbon Copy worked hard in 2023 to reach out to a wider audience about the
posltlve impacts socially, economically and to our physical and mental wellbeing, of partioipating
locally in projects that address the climate crisis and d8f8nd nature. Big-thinking local action has
meaning and resonanoe,. peopl6 and communities can and do make a dlfferen¢e through their
choices and collective actions.
This year we've developed the way In whleh we tell stories, gettSng out across the UK (vla
low-carbon transportl) and meeting many more Incredible local climate leaders in p8rson. We￿e
partnered with some fant8Sti¢ or9anlsations to help share the inspiration and hope that is
generated through placerybased dimate a¢tlon.
Across all of our actSvlt18S, the core team contlnues to do a fantastic job in enhanclng the reach,
power and Impact of our communlcallons from vox pop on the street to providing evldence for the
House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Commlttee. A heartfelt thank you to our
Trustees too, for th@Ir guldance and unwavering support for our charity.
In ￿cognItion of the Impact of our colleclfve efforts, we were dellghted to be awarded a place on
the Weston Communicating Cllmalé Programme for leading envlronmentsl charitles delivering
work in the UK. We were also honoured to b& a finalist in Ashoka's global Green Changemakers
Challenge, receivlng praise for the work we are doing In mobill$lng local climate action and
Systemic ohange.
In our OUTREACH,. through our STORYfELLING,' by hlghllghting whavs happenlng In LOCAL
AREAS, Carbon Copy seeks lo gel this powerful climate actSon message across to mor8 people..
partlclpate at a community lev81 and see the posltlve difference you can make,
Rlc Casale
Chalr
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Mission
Carbon Copys mission Is to inspire and empower more p8ople to take Iocgl ¢llmate acllon, to
ac￿lerate our collective response to the ¢limat8 and biodlversity crises.
Our work is dedicated to speeding up progress towards a carbon zero future through organisallons
worklng together. We bring together the ideas and initiative5 needed to accelerate ¢limate action.,
connecting local communitles. councils and companies who share the goal of a sustainable future.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Activitles
The charity achlèves rts objectlves through a wde range of aGtivities, including..
Developing and promoting a national collection of high-impact, low-carbon stories.,
Publi¢ising and maintaining the "Carbon Zero Explorer" Govering 380 local authority areas-
including local climate action plans and progress, local warming stripes, and local emlssions.
Publishing information and advice.,
Publishing a newsletter for subscrlbers.,
Hosting talks and pode8Sts',
Activating hlgh-impacl events.
Objects and Publle beneflt
Carbon Copy's founding object, as s&t out in the charlty's governlng document, is:
The promotlon for the benefit of the publlc of the conservation, prot6ctlon and Improvement of the
physical and natural environment, in particular by ralslng awareness of the causes and impact of
climate change; and encouraglng practlcal steps to r6duce almosph6ric carbon dioxide levels and
mitigate the effects of ollmate change.
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Achlevements and Perfomiance
OUTREACH 23 Community Actions
Launched in January, the a¢tion8 highlighted in this expansive and well-researched Carbon Copy
guide refer to communily-powered initiatives
typically in collaboration with other kinds of
organisations in their area - that combat climate breakdovin and the deslruclion of natur8 at a local
level.
The gulde is wlde-ranglng in topics, from green energy and healing to maklng more
cllmale-resillent places to Ilve., from affordable, sustalnable travel to nature-based cllmate
solutions,. from addresslng food poverty and farmlng practices lo local, Circular economies. 23
Community Actlons was support8d by a three-month campaign, adopted by different organisations
and copled internatlonallyl
OUTREACH Runnlng Out of Tlme 2023
During June and July, Carbon Copy partnered wllh The World Relay to support Brttaln's blggest
sporting celebration of ¢llmate action and nature. From Ben Nevis to Big Ben, more than 5,000
people participated over 32 days, carrying a cllmate action baton and dellvering a message to
government,. drawing attents'on to our local and natlonal n8t-zero largel$ and how we are runnlng
out of time to achieve them.
Thls m888 partlcipalion event was covered throughout by ITV, hlghllghllng ambltious local
Initiatlves and their Impact, and was shortlisted for Campalgn of the Year at the Sustainable Sports
Awards. Carbon Copy also co-hosted two flagship cllmale action events, In Edinburgh and Cardiff,
as part of this outreach programme to brlng more people on board.
STORYTELLING A Natlonal Collectlon of Cllmate Actlon Storles
Carbon Copy's nallonal collection of cllmate action storles Is an In¢reaslngly usefvl 80urce of
r881-world initiatlves wlth proven, posltive Impacts for those Involved. Peopl6 from different
organisatlons shar8 Ihelr Insplrlng stories wllh us, encouraging wider participation and others to
copy whavs worklng.
Our publishing plafform Is purpose-built for local,. It's fre8 to use, opén access and non-commerclal.
One eommunity leader recently descrlbed it a8 "an amazing treasure trove of ideas" Over the
summer, we updated and refreshed over a thousand stories lo ensure Ihls resource remaln8
current and continues to accelerate collective action.
STORYTELLING Carbon Copy Podcast
The Carbon Gopy Podcast is ranked #22 In the top 100 environmental podcasts by Goodpods.
Building on the success of Season One, we released a three-part audiobook In October, based on
the book 'Civic Revolution, by Carbon Copy ¢o-found8r Ric Casale. The audiobook vividly
describes the clash be￿een our culture and wellbelng,. and the power of communlty to resolve this
conflict and protect us from cllmate breakdown.
The original book has sold out and our aim in produclng thi8 updated, abridged verslon 88 a
podcast is to reach a new and wider audlen¢e. Our podcast was an even bigger hit In 2023.
LOCAL AREA8 Climate Warming Stripes
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Working in partnership with leadlng climate scientist Professor Ed Hawkins from the Univetsty of
Reading and using data from the Met Office. Carbon Copy developed the first-of-their-kind climate
'warming stripes, for all areas across the UK. Each 81ripe represents the average temperature for a
particular year, with blue stripes representing cooler than average and red representing warmer
than average. The pattern is different for every local area, but the recent dramatic increase in the
numberof red years is the same.
The local w8rmlng stripes were launched by Carbon Copy in April and shared more widely by
Reading University In June for Show Your Slrlpes Day 2023, when the UK stripes were beamed
onto the Whlte Cliffs of Dover. These local area warming stripes are a powerful graphic that helps
people start even bigger conversations about the cllmate crisis and the need lo act where we liv8.
LOCAL AREAS Progress in reducing carbon emls8lon8
In September, Carbon Copy released the latest data on local greenhouse gas emissions, gathered
by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero IDESNZ). This year, we conducted new
analysis, looking back at the past thr88 availabl8 years of data, lo assess how emissions figures
are trending and reveal when the different big emitters In each local area from transport to
industry- ar8 projected to reach carbon neutrality.
Our evaluation of UK data and trends helped people learn mor8 about where carbon emlssions are
comlng from and, together with the local area's Climate Aclion Plar)s and projects published on
Carbon Copy, dlscover organlsallons and Inltiatives that are helplng to speed up progress,
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Flnanclal revlew
Despite the tough economlc envlronment In the UK, Carbon Copy enjoyed another successful year
of operatlons wlth total income of £160,231 prlmarily from grant Income.
Total expenditure for the year was £170,045 - a reduction of £26,410 vgrsu8 prior year. The cost
savings were driven by key factors.. the wlnd dowr) of maternity cover staffing and less ¢ore
platform development work. We maintained a core staff of tNo full-tlme employees and worked
with agencies and partners to offset further operating costs.
Cash flows and cash flow forecasts are closely monllored by the Trustees to ensure Ihat the
charty. always has enough funds to meet Ils liabilities as they become due. The Trustees have a
target of holding reseNe5 equivalent to three months, core operating costs. At the year end,
unre81ricted fund8 Stood at £54,299 and £37,283 was held as working capital in the charity's bank
account.
Bullding on Dur publlshing platform and the growing momentum behind local cllmate action, we
belleve the range of opportunities will continue to expand, slrellgthening our charlty's potentlal
cash flows and future revenue mlx. On this basis, the Trustees are confident that Carbon Copy
remains a going concem.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
The charity is controlled by ils gov8rning document, the Memorandum and Articles of Association,
and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The Board of Trustees are direGtors for the purposes of company law and Trustees for the
purposes of charlty law.
Under the Mernorandum and Articles of Association. the term in office of 8ach Trustee expires
after three years and they may offer themselves for re-election. New Trustees are appointed under
speclal resolution by a Board meeting. During 2023, the Board re-elected one of th8 previous
Trustees whose terni had expir8d.
The team structure has been appropriate for the activities undertaken by the charity this year and
wlll be adjusted as needed, in Ilne with futur8 plans.
In 2023, the Trustees managad an Advlsory Board that Convened on a regular basis to provlde
Input and advice on selected programmes implemented by the Trustees 8nd other team members.
Risk assessment and management is managed under the charlty's R18k Management Policy and
reviewed regularly at meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Charlty constltutlon
The charity is a charitable company Ilmlted by guarantée. 11 was incorporated on November 14,
2019 and changed its name lo Carbon Copy Ne￿ork (with trading name, Carbon Copy) on
January 18, 2020. It 18 governed by its Memorandum and Articles ofAssoclatS0n.
Carbon Copy places gr8at Importance on th8 se¢urlty of data and pèrsonal Information. For
information on how tho charlty use5 and protects personal data, please see our privacy pollcy.
https'.Ilcarboncopy.ecolprivacy-poll¢y
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
12315756 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Charlty number
1187420
Registered offlce
38 Elon Wick Road
Eton Wick
Windsor
Berkshire
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H B Allen
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C M Jaksch
The Trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006,
present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the penod December 1, 2022 10
November 30, 2023.
The Trustees serving Sin￿ the end of the prior year and during the year were as follows..
Ri¢cardo Casale (Chair of Board of Trustees)
Andy Knoll (Chair of Advisory Board)
Heather Allen
Claudia Jaksch
Key team members since the end of the prior year and during the year were as follow8:
Isabelle Sparrow (Chi6f Sloryiellerl
- Yasmin Redfern (Social Media Manager)
Independent Examlner
Two Rivers Accountancy
38 Eton Wick Road
Elon Wick
Windsor
Berkshire
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Prlnclpal Banker8
Starling Bank
2 Finsbury Ave
London
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on
behalf by.
and signed on ils
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Independent examlner's report to the trustees of Carbon Copy Network I'the Company'l
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year
ended 30 November 2023.
ResponsibilFtles and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company {and also ils directors for the purposes of company law)
you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under
Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011
(Ihe 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Dir8Ctions given by the Charity
Commission under Section 145(51 {bl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiners ststement
I have completed my examination, I confirm that no mattèrs have come lo my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe".
accounting records were not kept In respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of
the 2006 Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principle8 of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reportlng by charities (applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}).
I have no concéms and have Come across no other matters In connection with the examination lo
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts lo be réached.
Della Allott
Two Rivers Accountancy
38 Elon Wick Road
Eton Wick
Windsor
Berkshire
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Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
160,231
170,795
EXPENDITURE ON
Charltsble actlvities
Accelerating knowledge transfer and
momentum on local climate action
145,224
151,042
Other
24,821
45,413
Total
170,045
196,455
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
(9,814)
(25,6601
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
64,113
89,773
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
54,299
64,113
The notes fomi part of these financlal statements
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FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
16,624
993
30.046
17,617
30,046
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Ca8h al bank
357
36,926
34,557
37,283
34,557
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due wlthin one year
{601)
{490)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
38,682
34,067
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
54,299
64,113
NET ASSETS
54,299
64,113
FUNDS
Unrestrlcled fiJnd8
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54,299
64,113
TOTAL FUNDS
54,299
84,113
The charitable company Is entt116d to @xemption from audrt under Section 477 of the Companles
Act 2008 for the year ended 30 November 2023.
The members have not r@quired the company to obtain an audit of its financlal statements for the
year ended 30 November 2023 In accordance with Sèction 476 ofthe Companies Act 2006.
Th8 Irustees acknowledgg their responsibilities for
la) ensuring that the charitable company keeps ac¢ounting records that comply with Sectlons
386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial slalements which give a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the
charitable company as al the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each
financial year in accordance with the requlrements of Sections 394 and 395 and which
otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to Ilnan¢ial
statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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The notes fomi part of these financial statements
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Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which Is a public benefSt entity under
FRS 102, have been prepared in accordonce with the Charities SORP {FRS 102)
'A¢counling and Reporting by Charitles- Statement of Recomm8nded Practlce applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financlal Reporting standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019),, Financlal
Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in th8 UK and
Republic of Ireland, and Ihe Companies Act 2006. The financial statem8nts have been
prepared under the hlstorical cost conventlon.
Income
All incom8 is recognised In the Statement of Financlal Activities once the charlly has
entitlement to the funds, it Is probab18 that the income will be received and the amount can
be measur6d reliably.
Expendlture
Llabilities are r8cognised as exp8ndiluré es soon as there is a legal or cOnstru￿1ve obllgation
commilling the charity to that expendlluré, it is probable that a transfer of economSc ben8fi1s
wlll be requlred In settlement and the amount of the obligatlon can be measured rellably.
Expendlture is accounted for on an accruals basls and ha5 been classified und8r headlngs
that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be dlreelly attributed to
partlcular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basls consistent with the use
of resources.
Intanglble a88ets
Patents and licences include IP rights and are belng amortlsed over 10 years.
Computer So￿a￿ includes the costs of developing the charities webslle and virtual hub.
These costs are being amortls8d ovér 5 years.
Tanglble flxed a89els
DepreCIat￿on is provided at the ft)Ilowing annual rates In order to wrfte off each 88sel ov6r Ils
estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
200/0 on cost
Taxatlon
The Charity Is exempt from corporation tax on Its charltablg activities.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objeGtives al the dis¢retlon
of the Irustee8.
Restricted funds can only b8 used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the
charity. Restricllons arise when sp8crfEd by the donor or when fund8 are ralsed for
particular restricted purposes.
Penslon costs and other post-retirement beneflts
The charitable company operates a defined contributlon pension scheme. Contributions
payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Slalement of
Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
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NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Net Incomel(expenditure) is stated after chargingllcrediting)..
30.11.23
30.11.22
Depreciation - owned assets
Patents and licences amortisation
Computsr software amortisation
248
295
13,127
295
13,128
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, ￿mUn￿ration or other beneffl$ for the year ended
30 November 2023 nor for the year ended 30 November 2022.
Tru8tees' expenses
Trustees expenses consisted of expenses In¢urred carrying out charltable activi118S, such as
travelling, and were not materlal in terms of the amounts Involved.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees durlng the year was as follows..
30.11,23
Management
30.11,22
No employ8e8 rece￿ed emoluments in excess of £60,1)00.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unreslrlcled
fund
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
170,795
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activlties
Accelerating knowledge transfer and
momentum on local climate action
151,042
Other
45,413
Totsl
196,455
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITUREI
(25,860)
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COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - contlnued
Unreslri¢t8d
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RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
89,773
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
64.113
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Patents
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Computer
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COST
At 1 December 2022 and
30 November 2023
2,947
65,838
68,585
AMORTISATION
At 1 December 2022
Charge for year
884
295
37,655
13,127
38,539
13,422
At 30 November 2023
1,179
50,782
51,981
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 November 2023
1,768
14,856
16,624
At 30 November 2022
2,063
27,983
30,046
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
COST
Additions
1,241
DEPRECIATION
Charge for year
248
NET BOOK VALUE
At 30 November 2023
993
At 30 November 2022
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other debtors
357
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30.11.23
30.11.22
Social securily and other taxes
Accruals and dèferred income
(111}
601
801
601
490
10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nel
movement
In funds
At
1.12.22
At
30.11.23
Unrestrlcted funds
Gen8ral fund
84,113
{9,814)
54,299
TOTAL FUNDS
64,113
{9,814)
54,299
Net movement In funds, included In the above are 88 follows..
Incomlng Resources Movement
resources
expended
In fund8
Unrestrlcted funds
General fvnd
160,231
1170,045}
(9,814)
TOTAL FUNDS
160,231
1170,045)
(9,814}
Comparattves for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Al
1.12.21
At
30.11.22
Unrestricted funds
General fund
89,773
(25,660)
64,113
TOTAL FUNDS
89.773
125,6601
64,113
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ComparatThie net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming Resources Movement
resources
expended
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
170,795
{196,455)
(25,660)
TOTAL FUNDS
170,795
(196,455)
125,660)
A current year 12 monlhs ar)d prior year 12 months combined posltSon 18 a8 follows..
Net
movement
in funds
At
1.12.21
At
30.11.23
Unrestrl¢tsd funds
General fund
89,773
(35,474)
54,299
TOTAL FUND8
89,773
135,474)
54,299
current year 12 months and prior year 12 months cornblned net mov•mgnt In funds,
Included In the above are as follows..
Incomlng Resources Movement
resources
expended
In funds
Unrestrlcted funds
Gener81 fund
331,028
(366,500> (35,474)
TOTAL FUNDS
331,026
(366,500)
135,4741
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There were no related party transactions thal require disclosure under the SORP, for the
year ended 30 November 2023.
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## **Introduction** 

_“A new narrative of possibility and hope has its roots – perhaps surprisingly – in the places where we live. How we live together in our neighbourhoods and towns and cities is every bit as important to the environment as natural habitats.”_ 

Carbon Copy Podcast, Season Two (‘Civic Revolution’) 

We recognise that many people in different organisations and communities across the UK have faced challenges and barriers this year, from the costof-living crisis to overstretched public services; from increasingly polarised discussions around such things as energy security, driving cars and nature protection, to the very real and damaging local consequences of ongoing climate breakdown. 

Given this backdrop, Carbon Copy has worked hard in 2023 to reach out to a wider audience about the positive impacts socially, economically and to our physical and mental wellbeing, of participating locally in projects that address the climate crisis and defend nature. _Big-thinking local action_ has meaning and resonance; people and communities can and do make a difference through their choices and collective actions. 

A community can be defined simply as people who live in a specific area with a particular interest. Communities may be single groups or consist of different organisations – including local councils and companies – but all have one thing in common: together, a community is “small enough to care, big enough to make a difference.” 

Whilst there is enormous diversity across the organisations and groups who’ve shared their stories with Carbon Copy, some common themes and relevant observations for everyone stand out: 



- Local action doesn’t need to focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to have a positive impact on the climate: the possibilities, and the motivation, for getting involved are often more varied, with the protection of the environment sometimes a secondary benefit. 

- A community-powered response can improve quality of life for people living in many different kinds of places – from remote rural communities to high rise apartment blocks – by bringing people together and addressing economic and climate goals simultaneously. 





Community initiatives can combine, connect, and translate different societal values and social factors; they unlock the power of social diversity in a unique way that helps make a community stronger. 

Local climate action is compelling to so many people because it strengthens the ability of their own community to shape the things around them that matter, and enables those who participate to make the most impact. 

This year we’ve developed the way in which we tell stories, getting out across the UK (via low-carbon transport!) and meeting many more incredible local climate leaders in person. We’ve partnered with some fantastic organisations to help share the inspiration and hope that is generated through place-based climate action. 

Across all of our activities, the core team continues to do a fantastic job in enhancing the reach, power and impact of our communications – from vox pop on the street to evidence for the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee! In recognition of this work, we were delighted to be awarded a place on the Weston Communicating Climate Programme for leading environmental charities delivering work in the UK. We were also honoured to be a finalist in Ashoka’s global Green Changemakers Challenge, receiving praise for the work we are doing in mobilising local climate action and systemic change. 

In our outreach; through our storytelling; by highlighting what’s happening in local areas, Carbon Copy seeks to get this powerful climate action message across to more people: _participate at a community level and see the positive difference you can make._ 

## Carbon Copy Team 

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## 23 **Community Actions** 

Launched in January, the actions highlighted in this expansive and well-researched Carbon Copy guide refer to community-powered initiatives – typically in collaboration with other kinds of organisations in their area – that combat climate breakdown and the destruction of nature at a local level. 

The guide is wide-ranging in topics, from green energy and heating to making more climate-resilient places to live; from affordable, sustainable travel to nature-based climate solutions; from addressing food poverty and farming practices to local, circular economies. 23 Community Actions was supported by a three-month campaign, adopted by different organisations and copied internationally! 



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## **Running Out of Time** 2023 

During June and July, Carbon Copy partnered with The World Relay to support Britain’s biggest sporting celebration of climate action and nature. From Ben Nevis to Big Ben, more than 5,000 people participated over 32 days, carrying a climate action baton and delivering a message to government; drawing attention to our local and national net-zero targets and how we are running out of time to achieve them. 

This mass participation event was covered throughout by ITV, highlighting ambitious local initiatives and their impact, and was shortlisted for Campaign of the Year at the Sustainable Sports Awards. Carbon Copy also co-hosted two flagship climate action events, in Edinburgh and Cardiff, as part of this outreach programme to bring more people on board. 





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## A thousand **climate action** stories 

Carbon Copy’s national collection of climate action stories is an increasingly useful source of real-world initiatives with proven, positive impacts for those involved. People from different organisations share their inspiring stories with us, encouraging wider participation and others to copy what’s working. 

Our publishing platform is purpose-built for local; it’s free to use, open access and non-commercial. One community leader recently described it as “an amazing treasure trove of ideas”. Over the summer, we updated and refreshed over a thousand stories to ensure this resource remains current and continues to accelerate collective action. 



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## Carbon Copy **Podcast** 

The Carbon Copy Podcast is ranked #22 in the top 100 environmental podcasts by Goodpods. Building on the success of Season One, we released a three-part audiobook in October, based on the book ‘Civic Revolution’ by Carbon Copy co-founder Ric Casale. The audiobook vividly describes the clash between our culture and wellbeing; and the power of community to resolve this conflict and protect us from climate breakdown. 

The original book has sold out and our aim in producing this updated, abridged version as a podcast is to reach a new and wider audience. Season Two remains on track to be an even bigger hit than Season One. 





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## **Climate Warming** Stripes 

Working in partnership with leading climate scientist Professor Ed Hawkins from the University of Reading and using data from the Met Office, Carbon Copy developed the first-of-their-kind climate ‘warming stripes’ for all areas across the UK. Each stripe represents the average temperature for a particular year, with blue stripes representing cooler than average and red representing warmer than average. The pattern is different for every local area, but the recent dramatic increase in the number of red years is the same. 

The local warming stripes were launched by Carbon Copy in April and shared more widely by Reading University in June for Show Your Stripes Day 2023, when the UK stripes were beamed onto the White Cliffs of Dover. These local area warming stripes are a powerful graphic that helps people start even bigger conversations about the climate crisis and the need to act where we live. 



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## Progress in **reducing carbon emissions** 

In September, Carbon Copy released the latest data on local greenhouse gas emissions, gathered by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This year, we conducted new analysis, looking back at the past three available years of data, to assess how emissions figures are trending and reveal when the different big emitters in each local area – from transport to industry – are projected to reach carbon neutrality. 

Our evaluation of UK data and trends helped people learn more about where carbon emissions are coming from and, together with the local area’s Climate Action Plans and projects published on Carbon Copy, discover organisations and initiatives that are helping to speed up progress. 



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