Manchester Council has appointed Mike Wilton to lead the Manchester Climate Change Partnership (MCCP).

Manchester is committed to becoming zero carbon by 2038 at the latest – at least 12 years ahead of national targets – and this requires the city collectively to play its full part in limiting the effects of climate change. Over the next three years Manchester needs to reduce its CO2 emissions by at least 15% every year, a goal that will require major changes in the city’s transport, buildings, energy and food systems, with every resident and business playing their part.


MCCP brings together some of the leading organisations in Manchester, including Manchester City Council, Manchester's universities, Bruntwood the largest commercial property owner in the city, Manchester City Football Club, Electricity North West, and Manchester Cathedral, along with other cultural, community, and public organisations in the city. 

Mr Wilton said: "I am very excited to be working with Manchester’s key institutions, and our national and international partners, to help Manchester meet its zero carbon ambition. MCCP has done some great work to identify the significant reductions in carbon emissions required and has started us on the journey to becoming one of the world's first zero carbon cities.

"As we emerge from the present pandemic, we need to work together to create a more sustainable and resilient future. By building back better and greener, we can not only improve our climate resilience and create a zero carbon future, but also help live happier and healthier lives."