About us
Why are you called Carbon Copy?
Copying is human nature. The more people copy what’s working, the faster we make progress. Carbon Copy exists to turn individual concern into collective impact by helping people copy what works, connect locally and create real change together.
Is Carbon Copy a charity?
Yes. Carbon Copy is the working name of Carbon Copy Network, a charity registered in England and Wales (1187420).
What is your aim?
Research shows that just 3% of the population can generate major change. Working with our charity partners, our aim is to engage one million people locally in action for climate and nature by 2030 and hit this 3% tipping point.
Why focus on what we can do together?
Individual actions are a vital first step but reducing your carbon footprint does not automatically amount to a strong sense of personal effectiveness or guarantee enough coordination for impact. Together, we can do something longer lasting about the things we care most about.
Why the UK?
It’s where we live and our shared home is threatened by climate change. 85% of people in the UK are currently worried about climate change, 73% say that Britain is already feeling its effects, and 67% of local councils have declared a climate emergency.
Are you political?
Carbon Copy is apolitical: we need engagement and leadership by government at all levels and by political parties of all colours.
Are you activists?
No. We mobilise people through their participation in projects not protest.
Join us
Why sign up?
We ask people to sign up for free if they wish to share their climate action story on Carbon Copy.
Why should I share my story on Carbon Copy?
You can reach a different audience, gain more support for your project, enjoy wider recognition and make new connections.
How does Carbon Copy promote stories?
Our communication team actively publicises many of these published stories – on social media, in blog posts and newsletters, on the Carbon Copy Podcast – raising the profile of your work. We can also work with you to make your story as impactful as possible.
I want to get my story published. How do I sign up?
It’s simple. Just click this login link and click ‘Register’ to sign up so you can get started!
How much does it cost?
Everything on Carbon Copy is free! There are no hidden charges or fees.
How can I close my account?
You can close your personal account on Carbon Copy at any time by contacting us directly at [email protected]. When you close your account, all your personal data will be deleted in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
What can I do as a visitor?
You still explore the full online treasure trove without signing up. Read hundreds of inspiring action stories, listen to podcast episodes, download climate action plans, see the progress in your local area, and discover the best way for you to engage.
Share with us
What can I publish?
Your climate action story should be based on the impact of a project or a social enterprise. It may be in pilot stage or fully implemented, but must be more than just a plan on paper. Big or small, it’s a collective local action for climate and nature and something that others can copy.
Does Carbon Copy reject stories?
We are not interested in initiatives that are implemented by people on their own; promote commercial products or brands; make greenwashing claims; are proprietary; are socially exclusive or divisive.
How do I publish my story?
Click on ‘Share my story’ on our Publish page, complete the one-page form online about your initiative and then submit it for review by Carbon Copy! You need to log in first (or sign up if you’re new).
How much extra work is involved?
No additional work is needed, beyond completing a simple one-page online form about your initiative, for us to review.
What kinds of climate action are you looking for?
An initiative should relate to one of the six broad action areas: Buildings & Places; Circular Economy; Food & Agriculture; Nature; Renewable Energy, Transport. To find specific examples of projects in each category, please click here and use the Search Filter.
What if my initiative has other positive impacts?
We’re very interested to learn about the wider benefits. Our list of positive impacts is based on research into these (sometimes unexpected) gains, and draws together the related issues of climate breakdown, protecting nature and social justice.
When does my story get published?
We read through the content for any obvious errors but we rely on the author’s honesty on the details, as agreed in our Code of Conduct. As soon as we have reviewed the submitted initiative and it’s OK, we publish it online.
Can I edit my story once it’s published?
Yes, you can sign in at any point and access your project page. Signing in protects your content and makes it accessible to you only as the author. We encourage storytellers to keep their stories up to date.