Issue details
Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission Climate Action Pledge
The report seeks member approval for City of York Council to sign
the Yorks and Humber Climate Commission (YHCC) Climate Action
Pledge. By signing the pledge, the council will be signalling its
ongoing commitment to addressing climate change.
City of York Council is a member of the Yorkshire and Humber
Climate Commission. The Commission is requesting that organisations
and businesses across the region endorse the YHCC Climate Action
Pledge.
he Executive Member will be asked to endorse the YHCCC Climate
Action Pledge on behalf of CYC.
Background document link
https://yorksandhumberclimate.org.uk/do/commit-to-the-climate-action-pledge/#:~:text=The%20Yorkshire%20%26%20Humber%20Climate%20Action%20Pledge%20asks%20organisations%20to%20prepare,and%20just%20region%20for%20all.
Update 4/11/2025: Item Withdrawn.
Reason: Approval has already been granted for CYC to sign the YHCC climate pledge at EDMS, Sept 2023
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2025
Lead member: Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead director: Director of City Development
Department: Directorate of City Development
Contact: Paul McCabe Email: paul.mmcabe@york.gov.uk Email: paul.mccabe@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Constituent members of the YHCC developed and
approved the Climate Action Pledge.
Consultees: Constituent members of the YHCC, including CYC
represented by Cllr Claire Douglas who is a YHCC commissioner and
Vice Chair.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: No