We’re pleased to report that we’re able to provide in-depth and long term support to 25 Shropshire SMEs in measuring and cutting carbon, and realising all the commercial benefits that come with that.
The support is free-of-charge, as it is funded by the UK Government Levelling Up fund, via Shropshire Council.
Businesses that address the Net Zero and Sustainability agendas enjoy many advantages:
- They have lower costs
- They are seen as progressive
- They have a marketing advantage
- They have better staff recruitment and retention
- They enjoy stronger customer loyalty and reduced price pressures
- They are more valuable at the point of a trade sale.
Moreover, carbon reporting is increasingly being mandated by public sector and corporate buyers, as a ‘pass/fail’ requirement when tendering.
Nine man-days of support are available, spread over up to 12 months, to measure carbon emissions, develop a Net Zero strategy, and, crucially, to deliver carbon reductions. We will support the cutting all areas of emission, but with a focus on the Supply Chain. These are typically the largest element of a business’s overall emission, and always the hardest to abate.
The project is all about delivering carbon reductions, not solely reporting. Because the support is long-term and in-depth, we aim to do the leg work involved in reducing supply chain carbon emissions, as it is a complex area, requiring specialist knowledge and industry contacts.
Eligible businesses must be SMEs in the Shropshire Council area.
Email us for more detail ewan.bent@cleantechbusinessgroup.co.uk
20th Sept ’23