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Reduce energy costs and cut carbon: it's good for business
The UK Business Climate Hub is a collaboration between the UK Government, businesses and business groups across the UK. The Hub is the UK partner of the SME Climate Hub, the global initiative which empowers small and medium-sized enterprises to take climate action. Find out more…
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Building and home energy use
Plan a retrofit, check building regulations, improve HVAC and insulation, get a heat pump, and more.
Electric vehicles and transport
Find out how to reduce emissions and save money by switching to electric vehicles and identifying alternative modes of transport.
Renewable energy
Find out about the different features, installation and funding opportunities for these renewable energy technologies and green energy suppliers.
Waste and recycling
Take steps to increase recycling and reuse and minimise waste.
Production and cold storage
Find out how to optimise your existing systems instead of replacing costly equipment.
Supply chain
Find out how sustainable products and supply chains can benefit your business and the planet.
Product labels and certifications
There are a number of product labels that certify low carbon emissions or other beneficial environmental actions.
Farming and land use
Land use changes are required for the UK to reach its goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
7 Steps to Sustainability
You don’t have to do these steps in order. There are actions you could decide to take today.
1
Understand the basics
Find out everything you need to know about what net zero means and why it matters.
2
Involve your team
Get staff positively engaged and bring in external support to reinforce your plan.
3
Make the SME Climate Commitment
Make a commitment to climate action, access tools to reduce emissions, and disclose your progress.
4
Make a plan
Measure your current carbon emissions and start to plan to reduce them.
5
Take action
Take steps to reduce your emissions by theme or by sector.
6
Find finance and support
Find sources of funding and support on green loans, grants and other incentives.
7
Look beyond your own business
Get product certifications and labels, build a green supply chain, reduce business travel and more actions to reduce emissions.
