Zero Carbon Britain - cat.org.uk Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab Supporting councils, communities and other organisations to act on the climate and biodiversity emergency Email Sign up Get in touch The Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Innovation Lab helps turn climate and biodiversity emergency declarations into action. With technical solutions readily available, the momentum is building in our towns and cities to reach net zero as quickly as possible. We provide councils, communities and other organisations with the knowledge, confidence and skills to transform complex economic, social and political systems and achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. We do this through a range of training courses events , detailed research reports , and innovation lab processes. We integrate our learning across these activities to continually enhance them and share the best available information with and between those we’re working with. Zero Carbon Britain Hub and Lab Strategy – Executive Summary Training and Events Explore how we can create a modern, zero-emission society. Our courses are constantly being developed and updated to bring you the latest insights and information. Skill up → Innovation Lab Bringing multi-stakeholder groups together to explore and experiment with new ways of doing things to make net zero happen. Learn more → All Reports Our Zero Carbon Britain reports are all solutions-focused and explore the potential barriers to achieving a zero carbon Britain and how these can be overcome. Learn more → Graduate School Explore sustainable solutions and develop practical skills on a CAT Postgraduate course. Learn more → Support CAT Help support our work taking action on the climate emergency. Learn more → Community groups Explore how communities can take the next steps on their road to a just transition and apply the lessons of our Zero Carbon Britain research at a local level. Learn more → Meet the Team Amanda Smith Head of Learning and Education Amanda has over 20 years of experience in teaching, school leadership, adult training and organisational improvement. Rachel Tuckett Innovation Lab Manager An experienced facilitator, bringing over 10 years’ experience in the UK Civil Service , Rachel is committed to helping organisations deliver a just transition. Paul Allen Knowledge and Outreach Coordinator Paul has led the ground-breaking Zero Carbon Britain research for over 12 years, leading on the development of six reports. John Anderson Zero Carbon Britain Trainer/Facilitator John has a background in decision-support consultancy, training, research, facilitation and project management in the private sector. Dr Ruth Stevenson Innovation Lab Research Manager Ruth develops models for engaging people in transformational change for our Innovation Lab. She also supports teaching at CAT’s Graduate School. Joel Rawson Research Officer As Research Officer, Joel supports the design, development and delivery of innovation labs, including contributing to research, analysis. Latest CAT news New Postgraduate Bursary Launched to Support Welsh Students April 22, 2026 We are delighted to announce a new Postgraduate Bursary for Welsh students, this National Scholarship Week. Funded by the Ashley Family Foundation, this new bursary… Read more → Graduate School CAT Story: Alice Breeveld April 3, 2026 Graduating from CAT in 2023, we recently heard from Alice about how she’s putting her Masters in Sustainable Food and Natural Resources into practice. From… Read more → CAT Stories Leadership updates at CAT March 12, 2026 As the organisation enters its next chapter, after more than four years in post, the shared leadership of CAT’s Co-CEO’s Eileen Kinsman and Paul Booth… Read more → News Feed Need more information or some help? Don’t hesitate to contact us and a member of our team will get back to you. Email SiGN up Loading Comments...