Independent.
Informed.
Connected.
Surrey Climate Commission brings leadership and coordination to help Surrey become a place where people and nature thrive together. We bridge the gap between national ambition and local action — connecting communities, sharing best practice, sparking debate, and influencing policy.
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Championing & empowering communities
Supporting over 200 local groups to collaborate, share ideas and grow their impact.
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Making homes warmer & greener
Driving practical projects to achieve warmer, greener homes that are cheaper to run.
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Leading the conversation
Providing expert insights, strategic recommendations, and supporting collaborative initiatives.
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Advocacy
Running campaigns to tackle barriers to action, influence policy and drive sustainable change.
Our vision
A Surrey that strives to put the wellbeing of people and the planet at the heart of all we do, recognising the interconnectedness of Surrey with the rest of the world.
Who we are
We’re an independent, authoritative body that supports, influences and amplifies community-led action to accelerate climate action and nature recovery across Surrey.
We fill a crucial gap between national and local efforts to accelerate the scale and pace of action.
Meet the team
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Richard Essex
Richard is Chair and founder of the Surrey Climate Commission. He also works as an Independent Financial Adviser specializing in sustainable investment.
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Angela Druckman
Passionate about driving systemic environmental change at local, regional and global levels. Angela is also Emerita Professor of Sustainable Consumption & Production at the University of Surrey.
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Jacquetta Fewster
Jacquetta brings 30 years of not-for-profit experience in sustainable transport and nature access, with an MSc in Sustainability and Adaptation.
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Mel Hemmings
Extensive experience in community engagement and environmental activism, including zero waste advocacy and campaigning on plastics at a local and national level.
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Chris Hyde
Chris worked 30 years in transport planning, in research, forecasting, transport modelling and strategy, mainly focusing on public transport and active travel.
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Cat Reeby
25 years in the energy efficiency sector, specialising in strategy, business and programme development. Passionate about communities and the power of local activists.