Sustainable Moseley

If you’re wondering how other groups organise themselves to tackle carbon emissions in their communities, then Sustainable Moseley might provide you with some inspiration. SusMo is an action group set up by residents in the Moseley area of Birmingham. The group’s aim is to reduce Moseley’s carbon footprint, through individual action and community initiatives.

The group meets regularly to discuss new ideas and approaches, and local businesses, community groups, schools, churches and housing associations are supporting the group’s work. SusMo has cross-party support from local politicians and Lynne Jones, MP for Bimingham Selly Oak, is an active member of the group.

SusMo’s first step was to take stock of the current level of carbon emissions generated by residents, businesses and organisations in the community. The group then joined up with CRed – the Carbon Reduction Project – to enable local people to make an online pledge to cut their carbon emissions at home, at work and on the move.

SusMo believes that an element of competition can be helpful in encouraging people to go the extra mile in reducing carbon emissions. If you need a push to start turning your ideas into action, then enter the Big Green Challenge! Have a read of the rules and then get your application underway today.