Cut your energy bills, explore new business opportunities, and ensure you are complying with changing national legislation
Going sustainable
The British Business Bank highlights the benefits of sustainability for UK businesses, such as attracting new customers and investment, while reducing waste.
Carbon footprint
Check the Energy Saving Trust’s guide to help you calculate your business’s carbon footprint
Energy and carbon reporting
Many large businesses in the UK are required to report their carbon emissions under Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting regulations, businesses of all sizes are encouraged to do so voluntarily
Renewable energy suppliers
Businesses can switch to a renewable electricity supplier using Usave comparison site
Sustainability advice
Get advice on how your business can reduce its environmental impact and adapt to climate change.
Local businesses
The South Midlands Growth Hub offers local business advice, including the Net Zero Hub which directs you to support in your area
Sector-specific
The UK Business Climate Hub has helpful sustainability advice for businesses, with sector-specific advice and financial support
Small and medium sized businesses
Get climate resources from the SME Climate Hub and find sustainability advice and real-life examples
Your buildings
Learn how your business can create green spaces and reduce waste and water use to improve sustainability and lower costs.
Green spaces
The Wildlife Trust works with businesses to improve green spaces and support biodiversity, including through employee engagement schemes
Reduce waste
WRAP provide guides for businesses on how to reduce waste from food, packaging, and raw materials, all of which will help lower costs and reduce emissions
Reduce water use
Businesses can also take action to reduce their water use - check out this list of tips from WaterWise
Travel
Business travel often makes up a significant proportion of a company’s carbon footprint. Deloitte’s Travel Emissions Calculator will help you measure your business’ travel emissions and identify opportunities for reduction.
EV Charging
Check out the Energy Saving Trust's guide, see if you're eligible for financial support through the Workplace Charging Scheme
EV chargepoint installers
Find accredited EV chargepoint installers in your area via the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
Cycling
Check out Cycling UK's helpful guidance on how to become a cycle-friendly employer, including providing a Cycle to Work scheme for employees
Voi scooters
Encourage your employees to use an electric scooter or e-bike from Voi with just a tap on their phone
Grants and funding
Explore a range of grants and funding opportunities designed to support businesses in tackling climate change and investing in sustainable innovation.
Council grants and support
Check out our grants and support for businesses in North Northamptonshire
UK Government funding
The UK government provides a variety of funding programmes to help your business become greener
Innovate UK
Innovate UK offer a variety of innovation programmes to support businesses, including sustainability support and funding
Extreme weather
Find out how to prepare your business and employees from extreme weather.
Climate risks
The Environment Agency offer guidance on producing a climate change risk assessment for businesses
Flooding
The Flood Hub can provide advice on making sure your business is prepared for the risk of floods and help increase climate resilience
Heatwaves
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provide guidance on how to keep your employees safe from extreme temperatures, such as during heatwaves