Leeds

798,786

2,822,069 tonnes

4 tonnes

2030

2030

Local warming stripes

These warming stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins (University of Reading), show the temperature change in Leeds, from 1884 to 2023. Each stripe represents the average temperature for a single year, relative to the average temperature over the period as a whole. Shades of blue indicate cooler-than-average years, while red shows years that were hotter than average. The stark band of deep red stripes on the right-hand side of the graphic show the rapid heating in recent decades.

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Leeds
2023

Council Scorecard

Climate Emergency UK’s Council Action Scorecard covers the important actions that this council is taking towards net zero. You can see where the council is performing well and not so well – and compare progress to other councils.

Action Gap

dedlyne’s tracker is a data-driven projection of Net Zero attainment, reframing how we speak about Net Zero in a simple, easily understood manner. It clearly shows any gap between target and progress based on the projected Net Zero year.

High-impact, low carbon initiatives

Discover the amazing collaborations between local councils, communities and companies in and around Leeds.

  • Mafwa Theatre: Lincoln Greeners 
    Leeds

    Mafwa Theatre: Lincoln Greeners 

    Teaching gardening skills, connecting people and transforming the local community.

    Food & Agriculture
  • Canopy Housing
    Leeds

    Canopy Housing

    Providing housing, training and green-building skills through a retrofit programme in Leeds.

    Buildings & Places
  • Leeds Greener School Meals
    Leeds

    Leeds Greener School Meals

    Improving the procurement and quality of school meals to help lower school carbon emissions.

    Food & Agriculture
  • White Rose Forest Action Plan
    Yorkshire and the Humber

    White Rose Forest Action Plan

    The White Rose Forest is working in partnership to plant millions of trees in North & West Yorkshire.

    Nature