Why businesses matter
Local businesses are key to helping Hartlepool reach its net zero target. Every business can take action to tackle climate change. This might include using less energy or improving how your business runs.
Benefits of cutting carbon
Reducing carbon emissions helps the environment and brings many benefits to your business:
- better financial stability with improved cash flow and profitability
- improved reputation and green credentials
- competitive edge
- lower running costs
- greater resilience to market changes
- more opportunities for contracts and investment
Free tools and guides
The Carbon Trust is a not-for-profit organisation that helps businesses move to a low-carbon future. Their website offers free tools and guides to help you get started.
Useful resources include:
- SME Carbon Footprint Calculator
- Energy Management Self-Assessment Tool
- Better Business Guide to Energy Saving
You can also assess your energy use and performance using their self-assessment tool.
Tees Valley net zero support
Tees Valley Net Zero offers free support to help your business create a net zero plan. You can get:
- up to £2,000 in grant funding
- free advice from net zero advisors and technical specialists
- online and in-person consultations
- access to tools that help you build a carbon reduction plan
- webinars and workshops
This support is fully funded by the government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Visit the Tees Valley Net Zero page
Tees Valley net zero is delivered by Decerna.
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