Discover the incredible journey of Swifts, why they're under threat, and how the Guildford Swift Project is helping to protect them - plus, see our beautiful new logo featuring Guildford Castle and Swifts in flight.

This Sunday at Tunsgate Quarter, the community came together to celebrate Bee Aware Week — and to shine a spotlight on another vital, but struggling, species: the hedgehog. With support from Zero Carbon Guildford, Surrey University, and local partners, families enjoyed a day of hands-on crafts, expert advice, and practical tips on how to make gardens safer for wildlife. From pinecone hedgehogs to building feeding stations, the event was packed with inspiration on how to prote

Join Kerry Lewis on a flight-free summer adventure from Guildford to Lisbon by train and bus. Discover breathtaking views, unexpected hiccups, and tips for planning your own low-carbon journey across Europe - proving that sustainable travel can be just as epic as flying.

We’re thrilled to announce that Guildford Library has been selected as one of just three libraries in the UK to become a Green Library Hub, thanks to a groundbreaking new programme led by CILIP (the UK’s library and information association) and backed by a £1.2 million grant from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund.

On Friday 26th April, ZERO Carbon Guildford hosted a vibrant day of community activity, bringing together local residents, volunteers, and organisations for three impactful events - the Water Quality Blitz, the Surrey Hills Baby Clothes Library’s Community Baby Shower, and the Explore and Restore cycle trail. We were especially pleased to welcome Guildford’s MP, Zöe Franklin, who joined us in support of these fantastic local initiatives.

Following our Annual General Meeting on 26th March, we’re delighted to share a wrap-up of an inspiring 2024 and what’s on the horizon for 2025.

Discover how to spot hedgehogs in your garden and support them with simple tips. Learn about hedgehog footprints, sounds, and habitats.

Did you know that community energy projects can help local organisations save money on energy bills, create opportunities for people

Monitoring results revealed that the green gate installation has reduced particle pollution levels by nearly 30% 

With the Zero Carbon Guildford Annual General Meeting the window to join the ZCG board of Trustees is now open!

A month on from our strategy refresh workshop, read the draft 'strategy-on-a-page' and provide your comments.

ZERO's community fridge has saved over 25 tonnes of food waste and built a community

Skip Black Friday and borrow for free at Guildford Library of Things. Save money and reduce waste—borrow instead of buying!

As Remembrance Day approaches, Zero volunteer Sam Peters reflects on the relationship between war and climate change.

We’ve been running Doughnut Economics workshops for almost 4 years for residents, schools, the Surrey Hills National Landscape Board and...

Role description for new paid role for Zero Carbon Guildford. Zero Carbon Guildford (ZCG) is looking for an experienced and effective...

The Library of Things initiative which is a collaboration between Zero Carbon Guildford and Guildford Library launched July 29th....

The Guildford Library of Things (LoT) has made a fantastic comeback this July with a mission to help local residents save money, reduce...

Role description for new paid role for Zero Carbon Guildford. Zero Carbon Guildford (ZCG) needs an experienced, organised and capable...

Role description for new paid role for Zero Carbon Guildford. Zero Carbon Guildford (ZCG) needs an enthusiastic, organised and capable...