

Cumbria Sustainability Network
Brampton to Zero
Officially launching in April 2022, this is a new group aiming to cut Brampton’s carbon footprint to zero by focussing on the key areas of energy, carbon sequestration and agriculture. The group is approaching landowners about various pieces of unused land in the area that would be suitable for tree planting and re-wilding projects, in order to create a wildlife corridor around Brampton. It has also started speaking to local farmers to encourage more regenerative farming practices that could help the climate and be of economic benefit. In a similar way, the group has conducted research on the benefits of community energy schemes, showing that by using the available rooftop spaces around Brampton for solar panels, the project would not only produce large amounts of energy but also turn a profit.