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Businesses can actively contribute to climate action by reducing their carbon emissions and environmental impact, embracing sustainable practices, and influencing their supply chains and customers. It includes measuring their impact, improving energy efficiency, reducing waste, promoting sustainable transportation, and engaging with employees and communities to foster a culture of climate action.
Check out 7 steps to sustainability - UK Business Climate Hub to help you understand the basics and start taking action.
North Norfolk District Council is proud to have supported 21 business to join the Carbon Charter. The Carbon Charter provides guidance, support, and recognition to small and medium businesses throughout Suffolk and Norfolk as they take positive action towards Net Zero. You can get your journey started for recognition on your environmental action by contacting the Carbon Charter.
For a wide range of support explore UK Business Climate Hub - find advice on energy saving and net zero for SMEs.
Groundwork East is running the North Norfolk Net Zero Advice service and grant program for North Norfolk District Council. This initiative is funded by the UK government through the Shared Prosperity Fund.
Discover how local businesses, with the support of Groundwork's sustainability consultants, have adapted to the challenge of becoming more environmentally friendly. Explore their journeys and read their case studies below.
Reducing emissions and saving money
With the help of Groundwork consultants, Jayne's Hair Design received a decarbonisation plan and grant funding to implement the recommended measures outlined in the plan. The installed measures are expected to save the salon approximately £5,000 and reduce emissions by 3.7 tonnes of CO2e per year.
So pleased to have had the energy efficiency advice from Groundwork– it gave me the confidence and access to funding to invest in the upgrades.Jayne Orme,
Salon owner
The Coastal Exploration Company received a carbon reduction grant from North Norfolk District Council to upgrade to 2 new electric outboard engines, anticipated to save around 0.5 tonnes of CO2e per year.
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One of the key measures that was explored by Groundwork was to upgrade the charity’s diesel vehicles to electric equivalents. The cost and carbon savings calculations highlighted significantly reduced running costs and a reduced carbon footprint.
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Sheringham Little Theatre received a decarbonisation plan from Groundwork’s Sustainable Business Services Team which calculated the charity’s carbon footprint and explored several carbon reduction actions which could be introduced to reduce their environmental impact.
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As part of their commitment to preserving the local environment and reducing their impacts, the company has worked with environment charity Groundwork to measure their emissions and put in place a decarbonisation plan.
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