Thrive in a low-emissions economy
Explore these high-impact ways to push your business towards a thriving, futuristic low-emissions economy.
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Steps to energy savings
Savings are easier to unlock when you manage your energy better. Take the first step – make a plan.
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Analyse your emissions
Take the first steps on the road to carbon reduction by finding out how much carbon your business generates.
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Heat systems are a hot ticket
Take the fast track to energy savings by running your steam, hot water or process heating system efficiently.
Applications open for round two of the industrial decarbonisation fund
Round one of the Government Investment in Decarbonising Industry (GIDI) Fund attracted high-quality applicants, and fourteen projects were approved and announced in April.
Applications for round two of co-funding are now open, and close Monday, May 17.
The tool smaller businesses need to tackle their carbon footprint
The new Climate Action Toolbox is a free, easy-to-use online tool that shows you how to reduce your business emissions.
The toolbox is a simple self-assessment tool to help reduce the carbon footprint of any business. It focuses on five key areas – transport (moving people and goods), office operations, site operations and equipment, and the design and making of products.
Harness the power of your staff
Educating and motivating staff about energy efficiency is proven to help businesses save energy and carbon emissions for relatively low cost.
Co-funding & support
Find out if our funding, loans or expert advice can help your energy or emissions project.
Take a lead on business transport
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Low beyond four-wheels
Make it easy for staff to choose low-carbon ways to get around. Bike parking, carpooling and car share schemes are just the start.
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Plug in to electric vehicles
Lead the pack – and save running costs – when you replace fossil-fuelled business vehicles with EVs. Check them out for purchase, lease and hire.
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Optimise your fleet
Only spend money on the vehicles your business really needs. Record and analyse usage data to make informed decisions about how to manage your vehicles.
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Say no to endless work flights
Why fly when you don’t even need to leave your desk? More meetings and conferences are offering low-stress online options. You can carve a chunk off your carbon footprint by only flying when you absolutely need to.
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Encourage flexible working
If staff could work from home one day a week, or travel during off-peak hours, give them the green light. It’ll save their time and money as well as carbon emissions.
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Install EV charging
Prepare for years of pollution-free driving by installing the right infrastructure at your premises now. Find out more about what you need to consider.