We've partnered with City of York Council to help businesses in York to transition to net zero. Businesses operating within York can access fully-funded support to work with a decarbonisation specialist, to develop an actionable carbon reduction plan, access green technologies to measure and improve your carbon footprint and join online workshops to help you integrate your sustainability strategy within your business.
Get Cycling CIC, situated in the York, are making strides towards net zero, following expert advice from Net Zero consultants, expecting to save 11.5 carbon tonnes and £23,070 annually.
The business, which specialises in the sale, rental and repair of inclusive cycles across the UK, took advantage of a fully-funded carbon reduction audit with one of Green Economy’s consultants, as part of a project with City of York Council (CYC).
Eligible businesses can access one-to-one support from an environmental consultant who will perform a site visit to identify decarbonisation opportunities across lighting, heating, equipment, processing, waste, transport and digital infrastructure.
Each business will receive a decarbonisation report and plan with a series of recommendations to implement.
Eligible businesses will have fully funded energy monitoring sensors installed onsite with access to energy management software, provided by Oak Network.
The technology will give business rich data on electricity use throughout their operation, enabling them to identify and implement easy changes to processes and practices that will reduce energy demand, and save money.
Get to grips with key terms and technologies to develop your path to net zero.
Understand climate change, save money on your energy bills, find out how sustainability can help you to win more work and explore green marketing strategies.
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City of York Council declared a Climate Emergency back in 2019 and have since set an ambition for York to be a net-zero carbon city by 2030, With businesses accounting for around a third of emissions through industry, farming and buildings, the local business community has a vital role to play in delivering this ambition. Green Economy is partnering with City of York Council to support the decarbonisation of businesses with a range of fully-funded services.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
