Environmental sustainability

Our purpose includes improving the lives of residents in Derbyshire, supporting local communities and helping nature to thrive. We have a wide range of roles and responsibilities, and we work with numerous partners to achieve this.

We agreed our Environmental Sustainability Strategy (2026 to 2030) in July 2026 which explains the actions we will take for:

Derbyshire's natural environment and landscapes.
Energy, fuel and water efficiency.
Clean, secure energy for Derbyshire.
Maintaining and improving air quality.
Waste and resources.
Preparing for extreme and adverse weather.
The options and impact of travel in Derbyshire.
Helping people connect with the natural environment.

Find out what we need to do

Check out what we've done

Find out how we'll do it

Find out how you can help and benefit

Sustainable travel

Find out about cleaner and greener ways of travelling in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest

Find out how you can get involved in our new Community Forest.

Information for businesses

Find out how you can help your business and the planet.