Environment and Social Justice

Exeter Cathedral set up its Environmental and Social Justice Group in 2008. 

The group considers all aspects of care for the environment (prioritising but not limited to climate change) and social justice and and aims to:

• Deepen our relationships with each other, with our neighbours, our planet and with God;
• Put environmental and social justice concerns firmly on the Cathedral's agenda;
• Seek to minimise the environmental impact of all aspects of the Cathedral's life.

To achieve these aims, the Group will undertake activities in the following five key areas: buildings, travel, supplies, personal lifestyles, theology and worship. Initial priority is given to Fairtrade, energy consumption in the Cathedral and its buildings, and recycling.

Fairtrade

Fairtrade stalls are being held after Sunday services roughly every six weeks. The Cathedral is currently working towards Fairtrade certification.

Energy

The Cathedral's energy consumption and supply were audited in 2008, and the group are supporting Cathedral officers and Chapter to achieve the best eco-friendly heating system.

Recycling

The Cathedral Cafe recycle or compost most of its waste. Further focus is given to recycling in the Cathedral offices, the composting of flowers and waste separation from the Green.

Shrinking the Footprint

Exeter Cathedral is also working with Exeter Diocese and the wider Church of England on its Shrinking the Footprint campaign to address the issue of climate change. For more information on the campaign, see the website.

For more information contact Clare Bryden on 07717 156452, or Canon Tom Honey on 01392 285983.

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