Climate Leadership
Overall Goal
Lead efforts to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies facing London.
Key Deliverables
Decarbonising estates to accelerate towards net zero
Improving climate literacy training for senior leaders, staff and students
Building London’s climate resilience through climate adaptation projects
Work Programme Highlights
Identifying and progressing estate decarbonisation opportunities, supported by signposting to technical assistance and financing opportunities
Rolling out carbon literacy training for staff, including senior managers
Sharing practical tools, guidance and resources to help anchors understand and respond to the climate risks facing London
Progress Measures
Net zero targets in place (plus any interim targets)
Tonnes of CO2e savings achieved in the last financial year
Amount of decarbonisation funding and finance secured in the last financial year
Total installed renewable energy capacity
No. of staff who have done climate related training over the last financial year
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Chair:
Natalie Isaac, Head of Sustainability, University of London - Natalie.Isaac@london.ac.uk
Members:
Ajala Agaba, Sustainability Manager, Newham College - ajala.agaba@newham.ac.uk
Anna Maxfield, Policy & Networks Officer, London Higher - anna.maxfield@londonhigher.ac.uk
Carolyn Gindein, Sustainability Project Delivery Manager, Capital City College Group - carolyn.gindein@capitalccg.ac.uk
Chris Burr, Director of Programmes and Partnerships, London South East Colleges - chris.burr@lsec.ac.uk
Darren de Souza, Senior Policy and Projects Officer, London Higher - darren.desouza@londonhigher.ac.uk
Ed Avenall, Group Chief Information and Estates Officer, London South East Colleges - edward.avenell@lsec.ac.uk
Glen Lambert, Green Curriculum Lead, Newham College - glen.lambert@newham.ac.uk
Jack Edwards, Net Zero Carbon Engagement Officer, Diocese of London - jack.edwards@london.anglican.org
Jason Clarke, Assistant Director of Sustainability, UCL - j.m.clarke@ucl.ac.uk
Jennifer Porter, Head of Sustainable Development, London Fire Brigade - jennifer.porter@london-fire.gov.uk
Jonathan Walter, Net Zero Carbon Lead, Diocese of Southwark - jonathan.walter@southwark.anglican.org
Judith Abbott, Chief Operating Officer, Newham College - judith.abbott@newham.ac.uk
Kirsty Macaulay, Senior Programme Manager for Anchors and Sustainability Network, NHS London - kirsty.macaulay@nhs.net
Kyle Lyons, Environment Manager, Transport for London - kylelyons@tfl.gov.uk
Louise Wolsey, Group Chief Strategy Officer, London South East Education Group - louise.wolsey@lsec.ac.uk
Maddie Reason, Sustainability Projects Officer, University of London - maddie.reason@london.ac.uk
Marina Barats, Advocacy and Operations Director, London Jewish Forum - marina.barats@londonjewishforum.org.uk
Mark Corbett, Head of Policy and Networks, London Higher - mark.corbett@londonhigher.ac.uk
Mary Vine-Morris, Regional Director for London, Association of Colleges - Mary.Vine-Morris@aoc.co.uk
Mehrdad Borna, Principal Sustainability Officer, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation - mehrdad.borna@opdc.london.gov.uk
Michaela Adeniji, Sustainability Programme Manager, NHS - michaela.adeniji@nhs.net
Riikka Vihriala, Group Head of Strategic Projects, New City Colleges - riikka.vihriala@ncclondon.ac.uk
Sara Kassam, Director of Environmental Sustainability, King’s College London - sara.kassam@kcl.ac.uk
Sue Willsher, Net Zero Carbon Lead, Diocese of London - sue.willsher@london.anglican.org
Vince Glover, Group Head of Strategic Projects, New City College - vince.glover@ncclondon.ac.uk
Please contact Gintare Masiulyte, Greater London Authority for more information about this working group.
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Videos
Climate and Equalities tool explainer video: https://youtu.be/lf8CDz_-aYs
Maps and models for climate resilience: https://youtu.be/YP3bTKjNQJg
Tools and hubs for climate resilience: https://youtu.be/VELFAAd2w5M
Guides and best practice for climate resilience: https://youtu.be/_eqknIOcTh0
What is the London EDGE fund Presentation for London Anchor Institutions: https://youtu.be/17b7jQiprYs
Estate Decarbonisation:
Slide deck and FAQs: Regional Decarbonisation Pipeline, September 2022.
Slide deck: Update on New City College estate decarbonisation, September 2022
Funding: Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
Guide: Support for Public Sector Building Decarbonisation, November 2022
Climate Resilience
LAIN climate adaptation and resilience - tools and resources
EV Infrastructure
Slide deck: EV Infrastructure insights in London, GLA and TfL, May 2023
Carbon Literacy
Training modules developed by TfL:
About LAIN and the Green New Deal (Net Zero) Group
Welcome Pack: LAIN Welcome Pack
Slide Deck: Introducing LAIN - Stakeholder presentation for members
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Thursday 16 January 2025: notes can be downloaded here.
Thursday 20 March 2025: notes can be downloaded here.
Thursday 15 May 2025: notes can be downloaded here.
Thursday 17 July 2025: notes can be downloaded here.
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Working group meetings for 2025:
Thursday 16th January 2025, 14:30-16:30, in-person at City Hall.
Thursday 20th March 2025, 15:00-16:30, online.
Thursday 15th May 2025, 15:00-16:30, online.
Thursday 17th July 2025, 15:00-16:30, online.
Thursday 18th September 2025, 15:00-16:30, in-person at University of London.
Thursday 20th November 2025, 15:00-16:30, location TBC.