Who are we
A partnership working to help Reading become a net-zero, climate-resilient town
Reading Climate Action Network is run by Reading Climate Change Partnership, a voluntary group of local stakeholders representing business, academia, community groups and statutory authorities, across a range of policy areas.
The story so far
We were founded in 2008 as part of the Local Strategic Partnership and have developed three climate change strategies for Reading
What do we do?
By the people of Reading, for the people of Reading
We aim to inspire and support everyone who lives, works or studies in Reading to contribute to the goal of a net zero, climate change resilient town by 2030.
Meet the team
The members of the Reading Climate Action Network board volunteer their time and are drawn from various local stakeholder groups.
Dylan Parkes
Co-Chair, and representing HE & Research, Head of Strategic Engagement (Climate & Sustainability), University of Reading
Heather Marshall
Co-chair and Water Theme Lead representing Thames Water and Mott MacDonald
Tracey Rawling Church
Representing Business as an independent sustainability consultant
Ben Burfoot
Energy Theme Lead & Partnership Treasurer. Representing Reading Borough Council
Paul Ducker
As Resources & Consumption Theme Lead, I am keen to connect with anyone who will help make Reading a zero-waste, circular town.
Alison Foster
Health Theme Lead and Programme Director for Building Berkshire Together New Hospital Programme at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Gudrun Freese
Communications and Engagement Theme Lead and Co-ordinator of Reading Climate Change Partnership (RCCP), the steering group of ReadingCAN
Chris Maddocks
Transport Theme Lead representing Reading Borough Council
Tricia Marcouse
Nature Theme Lead representing Environmental NGOs and community groups (Greater Reading Environment Network)
Bryan Puszkar
Energy Theme Sector representative and Customer Relationship Manager at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks - Thames Valley & South East Region
Justine Alford
Sustainability Lead Manager Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Scott Witchalls
Representing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Reading
Brian Grady
Director of Education, Brighter Futures for Children
Mike Waddelove
Representing Larger Businesses in Reading and Head of Risk, Invoice Finance & Working Capital Sales at NatWest.
Cllr John Ennis
Lead Councillor for Climate Strategy and Transport, Reading Borough Council
Rachel Spencer
Chief Executive at Reading Voluntary Action
Nick West-Oram
Director of Operations and Development at Get Berkshire Active
Why do we do it?
Why is it important to act on climate change?
We believe that the changes we need to make Reading a net-zero, climate-resilient town will also make Reading a better place to live, improve our quality of life and secure a safer living environment for our children.
How do we do it?
Working in partnership with individuals and organisations
Our Climate Emergency Strategy & Action Plan was developed with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure it reflects their concerns, issues and priorities.
Delivery partners
Become a delivery partner and help us achieve our goal of a net zero town
We are grateful to these businesses and community groups who have already committed to partner with us in delivering some of the actions. Why not join them?
The three levels of impact you can have
Some things are easier and cost nothing; others require some additional effort or investment – it all adds up.
Beginner
Easy things that take little time and cost no more
Intermediate
Things that cost a little more time and/or money
Advanced
