The UK Government is subsidising a FREE sustainability and energy support programme for London SMEs, where businesses can learn how to be greener and more efficient.
Here is everything that’s included in the Better Futures programme:
- grants for sustainable innovations and energy efficiency initiatives
- free access to an online learning portal where you’ll learn ways to future-proof your business
- consultancy with experts from a range of fields including energy, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), B Corp, marketing, etc
- 12 months of free access to a carbon calculator to measure your business carbon footprint
- a tailored carbon reduction plan in line with national regulations
- a free energy audit and energy reduction report to help reduce your energy bills.
They are also running a number of free events in the upcoming weeks that will provide training about the following:
- 19 January 2024: Introduction to carbon - an online session about measuring your footprint and what it means.
- 25 January 2024: Leadership workshop - in person workshop where you will sharpen your leadership skills to drive forward Net Zero engagement within your team and wider networks.
- 1 February 2024: Supply chains engagement - online session where you’ll learn how to identify your main suppliers and design an engagement strategy to tackle your Scope 3 emissions.
- 8 February 2024: Materials and innovation drop-in session - book a 1-hour long session with an innovation and materials expert to understand how to make your products more sustainable.
Businesses can access these events, as well as the grants, consultancy, and much more for free by signing up on the Better Futures registration form.
Get more information on the Better Futures website.