Businesses have a key role to make a positive stand against climate change which helps our collective journey to Net Zero emissions.
Race to Zero
Race to Zero is a global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth.
By committing to reduce your emissions through the SME Climate Hub, you will be counted in the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign.
Join other businesses who are already taking actions to achieve our target of net zero carbon. Head to the UK Business Climate Hub to find lots of information to support you in your journey.
Taking steps to tackle climate change now might benefit your business, for example by:
- reducing your energy bills
- promoting your eco awareness
- increasing your appeal to consumers
- being knowledgable of laws
Toolkits and resources
Green Claims Code
Be careful when making green claims about your business, as you could be misleading them without knowing.
From the government, the Green Claims Code website to provides tools to check your claims.
Steps to Energy Saving
Take steps to understand your current carbon footprint, and get practical tools to make smart choices for your Small Medium Enterprise (SME).
Find out more about Steps to Energy Saving: Tools for SMEs.
SME Climate Hub
The SME Climate Hub partnered with Oxford University to support small businesses in reducing their carbon emissions and to provide climate solutions to contribute to climate action in society.
Find tools and resources from the SME Climate Hub.
Greater South-East Net Zero Hub
The Hubs work with public sector organisations and their stakeholders to support the development and financing of local net zero projects.
The Net Zero Hub also provides a comprehensive list of funding sources for local authorities, businesses and community groups that want to deliver local energy projects in England.
Visit Greater South East Net Zero Hub.
Low carbon initiatives
Electric Workplace Charging Scheme
The Workplace Charging Scheme is a voucher-based scheme that provides support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charge points.
The Scheme is open to businesses, charities and public sector organisations that meet the criteria. Funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles and administered by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
Find more about the scheme, eligibility and how to apply.
Green Heat Network Fund
The Green Heat Network Fund is a £288m capital grant fund that provides support to organisations in the public and private sectors in England, for the development of new low and zero-carbon heat networks, and the retrofitting and expansion of existing heat networks.
Read about the Green Heat Network Fund on gov.uk.
Carbon Offsetting
Some examples of types of carbon offsetting schemes include:
- woodland creation and planting trees
- installing renewable energy solutions in communities
- investing in biodiversity and conservation
- energy efficiency projects, such as insulation and electric cars
- recycling schemes to support waste management
Read the guide to carbon offsetting from the Federation of Small Businesses.
Reducing Food Waste
FoodLoop is a B2B app that aims to reduce food waste in Kent and Medway by connecting suppliers of surplus food with businesses, charities and community initiatives who use surplus food to make a new product or redistribute it to those who need it.