Friday the 8th April (2011) saw the finalisation of plans for the Carbon Saving Society (CSS), an organisation that seeks to attract investment in low carbon technologies in Manchester. The CSS forms an essential part of the finance model for the Carbon Coop, which aims to make it financially viable to retrofit buildings to achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions. As well as the Carbon Coop regulars we were fortunate to be joined by Gareth Nash (Cooperative Mutual Solutions) who helped us to iron out some of the more complex legal implications of our structure decisions and Kellie Bubble from Unicorn Grocery who shared her experience of attracting ethical investment.
The next stage is to draw together those interested in becoming members of the Carbon Coop to develop it's structure and aims. If you are interesting in being involved in this process and have time or experience to offer, please contact matt@kindling.org.uk.