LGA Sustainability Improvement Programme in partnership with the Crown Commercial Service

Did you know that the Local Government Association (LGA), in partnership and funded through the Crown Commercial Service , delivers a sustainability programme as part of its sector support offer?

The programme provides tools and opportunities to build councils’ capability and capacity in sustainability and the environment. The LGA provides data-driven and consistent approaches for the sector to prioritise the actions that will drive their sustainability, efficiency, and improvement goals.

Three key pillars:  

• Building capability – learning, skills, and guidance to help councils deliver on their climate and adaptation targets, through masterclasses and workshops that will highlight key sustainability themes and upskill participants.  
• Tools – the greenhouse gas accounting tool and waste emissions calculator helps councils baseline their data and assist with internal emissions reporting.  
• Networks – an online sustainability hub, a monthly sustainability bulletin and an officer communities of practice network.  

How you can get involved:

• If you are a Sustainability Action Network (SAN) member, the LGA Sustainability Action Network Knowledge Exchange: Exploring Local Government Finance is taking place on Wednesday 9 July 2025. You can join the event by completing an expression of interest form to become a SAN member.
• Join us at the Sustainability Virtual Event: Greenhouse gas emissions reporting for local authorities on Thursday 17 July 2025.
• Take part in the Local Government's Role in Biodiversity and Nature Recovery Roundtable on Thursday 11 September 2025.

We also produce a free monthly bulletin on climate change which is a round-up of best practice examples and latest news for councils. Subscribe to the sustainability bulletin to say up to date.

For more information on how you can get involved, upcoming events and roundtables, case studies and more, please do check out our Sustainability Hub.