Climate Change Data

London borough of culture

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Community Engagement
  • Youth Development
  • Economic Development
  • Social Inclusion
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Accessibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Numerous green initiatives supported through microgrants, including litter picks, community gardens, and nature walks.
  • Wild in the City program promoted access to green spaces and trained new nature guides.

Social Achievements

  • 16,275 participation opportunities for young people.
  • Over 10,000 days of paid work for creatives in Croydon.
  • Inclusive programming celebrating diverse communities (Caribbean, South Asian, LGBTQ+, disabled).
  • Development of Queer Croydon network and Access Arts Croydon toolkit.
  • Microgrant program (Croydon Loves You) supported creative wellbeing projects.

Governance Achievements

  • Successful delivery of a large-scale cultural program despite significant financial challenges.
  • Strong partnerships between the council, cultural sector, and community organizations.
  • Development of a legacy plan to continue cultural initiatives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Embed culture across Croydon Council and continue partnerships with the cultural sector.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Implement a three-year creative health development program.
  • Support creative careers and business development through UK Shared Prosperity funding.
Short-term Goals:
  • Continue Croydon Loves You microgrant program.
  • Continue Young Producers program.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic and significant financial challenges faced by Croydon Council.
  • Reduced council team and funding.
  • Competition for resources and audiences among events.
  • Limited marketing and communications impact due to funding constraints.
  • Challenges in ensuring inclusivity across all aspects of the program.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Collaboration with Croydon's Culture Network and establishment of a steering group.
  • Securing additional funding through grants and sponsorships.
  • Development of new grant schemes to support broader community involvement.
  • Implementation of a school strategy to engage young people.
  • Focus on leveraging existing social and cultural capital.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The program contributed to these goals through youth development, economic growth, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and community partnerships.