In recognition of the fact that our world is facing a serious and urgent threat to the environment, Devon Air Ambulance has signed the Devon Climate Declaration.

The Declaration has been prepared by a consortium of public, private, and voluntary organisations collaborating through a Devon Climate Emergency Response Group.

It sets out to tackle climate change across Devon; including those people who live, work in, and visit our county, and those businesses who are based or operate here.

Devon Air Ambulance is aware of the significant implications of climate change for Devon's communities.

It has agreed to tackle climate change by examining how to mitigate its own environmental impact, to improve the health and wellbeing of current and future generations and by signing the Climate Emergency Declaration.

Helena Holt, CEO said:"We take very seriously our commitment towards Environmental Sustainability and Stewardship, as outlined in ourstrategic plan.

"It is essential that weplay our part in working towardsachieving the 45% drop in carbon emissionsrequiredgloballyby 2030,if we are to reach net-zero by 2050to avoid the worst effects of climate change by keeping warming below 1.5 degrees.

"As a charity that cares for the health of those we serve, werecognisethat our ability to deliver our service effectively is very muchsubject to the impact ofclimate breakdown andbiodiversitycollapse.

"We are fortunate,therefore,to have a highly-motivated workforce that is entirely behind the strategic goals set out to achieve this."

Devon Air Ambulance has a commitment to the Devon communities to continue to advance greener solutions in all aspects of work.

Head of Facilities & Risk, Jonathan Osmondsaid:"So that we canpubliclyreport on our emissions annually, we arecurrentlyshortlisting specialist independent consultancies toauditouremissions,to help us achievebetter environmental and commercial outcomes.

"For the past year we also have established an in-house'Green Team',featuring representatives from across thecharitywho assemble regularly toevaluateallaspectsof theorganisationto see how we can creatively respond to the challenge in our work.

"Werecognisethe extent of thatchallenge and the near-term and future risks of climate change for Devon; we look forward to rising toitand engaging the communities we serve in our progress."

Devon Air Ambulance's life-saving service is made possible only thanks to support from communities across and beyond Devon whom they serve. Supporters can assist our fundraising efforts by clicking here.