Cambridge was the first city for the Close the Door campaign, and the local campaign is still run by the three founders of Close the Door - Jeannie Dawkins, Sian Reid and Margaret Mair.

We have over 250 participating retailers in Cambridge - for a full list click here

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Cambridge Climate Change Charter

The campaign will be working jointly with Simon Chubb, Environment Coordinator for Cambridge City Council, in supporting the future development of the Cambridge Climate Change Charter initiative. Close the Door has signed the Charter , promoting good practice exchange amongst the retail sector (e.g. site visits, events) and engaging the retail sector in an awards scheme.

The awards scheme will be set up in jointly with the Climate Change Charter Initiative and The City Centre Pledge, the interface footwork introducing the award to managers of outlets being undertaken by Close the Door.

Local resources 

www.cambridge.gov.uk 
Cambridge City Council is committed to sustainable development and energy conservation. Information and advice is available here.

www.cambridgeeconometrics.com/press_releases/uk_energy_environment.htm
Econometrics on energy and the environment/relevance of government targets

www.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/dp/2006091801
This article explains low energy ventilation systems are being developed at the University of Cambridge BP Institute.

"We at Borders are proud to participate in the Close The Door campaign. This is a simple and effective first step in helping us to cut our energy waste. We have three entrances / exits in our store and working with the campaign has helped us lower our fuel bills and increase customer comfort. It's that easy..! Every retailer should join. Everybody will benefit."

Andy Danson, manager of Borders Cambridge store

"I thoroughly support the aims and objectives of the Close the Door campaign and their work to persuade retailers to keep their doors closed when using energy to heat or cool shops.

We now live in a situation where energy waste is simply not acceptable. Climate change is no longer in question, and with major aid agencies and the UN predicting wide scale human suffering and food shortages from global warming, we have to pay urgent attention to avoiding energy waste.

By closing doors while using energy, retailers will also reduce their bills. Many shops already do this. Concerns about enticing customers in should be met by means other than leaving the door open in all conditions. Close the Door is a simple idea that makes a very real difference.

The Close the Door campaign started in Cambridge and is now rolling out to other cities. This is a good example of the many exciting new ideas of vision that come out of this region. Please follow me in supporting the campaign whether you use shops as a consumer, or work in the retail industry. It makes sense for all of us."

David Howarth, MP for Cambridge

Cambridge City Council supports the Close the Door campaign. Initial funding for the Cambridge campaign came from Cambridge City Council and has been used for producing print materials. All other work has been contributed on a voluntary basis.