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Low Carbon

The UK's 4.7 million small businesses could be a catalyst for a low-carbon economy.

 

57% of FSB members have changed the way their business operates because
of concerns relating to climate change.


There are 4.8m small businesses in the UK who employ 59 per cent of the private sector workforce – SMEs use 50 per cent of total UK business energy at a cost of £6bn – therefore the potential of the SME sector to help fight climate change is significant.

 

Reducing waste, conserving energy and streamlining transport use can
have a positive impact on the 'bottom line'.

 

News and Events


Low Carbon Economy Workshop

Mon 21st March - The Roundhouse, Derby.

Tues 22nd March - Nottingham Conference Centre.

 

The aim of the event is to unravel what the Low Carbon Economy concept is about along with the opportunities this could present.

 

This interactive event will provide:

  • the opportunity to discuss and develop actions for a low carbon economy
  • an introduction to Climate East Midlands and partners including the Energy Saving Trust and Groundwork
  • an introduction to the new Climate Change Skills Programme including what it is and how we can benefit in Derby and Derbyshire
  • an afternoon dedicated to identifying local low carbon economy opportunities in Derby and Derbyshire
  • networking opportunities

 

To register please visit the Climate Week website, or for  further information please contact Andy Hills, Climate Change Manager, on 01332 25 5569.  

 

 

Carbon Trust 0% interest loans

0% business loans of £3,000 - £500,000 are available from the Carbon Trust to help organisations finance and invest in energy saving projects. Visit the Carbon Trust website for more information.

 

It's FREE to join the Mayday Network

The Mayday Network is a collaboration of businesses taking action on climate change and resource depletion. In a non competitive space, Mayday businesses work together and with partners to seek out and promote the best solutions to the major environmental challenges we face. When taken to scale these new innovations contribute to creating the pathway to better ways of working and to a sustainable future in which businesses can prosper alongside a healthy environment and society. For more information please visit the Mayday website.

 

Useful links

 

The Low Carbon Economy

This website connects people and businesses with relevant low carbon information, products, services, jobs, business opportunities - and each other
The solutions necessary to make the transition to a Low Carbon Economy already exist however they are not being adopted quickly enough, and part of the reason for this is that access to all relevant information, products, services and business opportunities is not straightforward, and joined up thinking is required. This website enables different types of people with various requirements to understand, connect with, and share information about all the low carbon information and solutions which are relevant for their needs. Please visit the website for more information.

 

Measure your carbon footprint

If you want to cut your energy costs, you first need to be able to measure how much energy you are using and where you are using it. Visit the Carbon Trust website to find out how much energy you are using.