Additional Support for Businesses

Below you will find a directory of useful links to the support available to help you achieve your sustainability goals, whether you’re a large or small business.

Carbon Footprint

The Carbon Trust – a useful tool to help small and medium sized businesses calculate their emissions. https://www.carbontrust.com/our-work-andimpact/guides-reports-and-tools/sme-carbonfootprint-calculator

The Energy Savings Trust – the EST provides inclusive service to help businesses of all sizes to create a sustainability strategy with a focus on reducing your businesses carbon footprint. https://energysavingtrust. org.uk/sustainability-in-business-navigating-thepath-to-net-zero/

Climate Action Tool Kit – if you are a London based business you can take advantage of this bespoke toolkit created for SMEs, to make taking action against the climate crisis accessible and achievable. https://theheartofthecity.com/climate/

Advice and Funding options

UK Business Climate Hub – a great resource for links to support schemes and networks, with free tools for SMEs. https://businessclimatehub.uk/finance-andsupport-england/

Grow London – find out the benefits of setting up a sustainable business in London. https://www.grow.london

BGF - Growth Capital for small and mid-sized business to help them grow sustainably. https://www.bgf.co.uk

Grow London Local - free access to support to help grow small businesses. https://www.growlondonlocal. london

Grants

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - businesses can gain free access to Climate Essentials, a carbon management platform, as well as match-funded grants of between £500 and £5,000 to use for decarbonisation projects. https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/business/ business-support-and-advice/uk-shared-prosperityfund/funding-for-business-decarbonisation

Coventry University London

Follow this link for the full programme of the University’s IEMA accredited CPD courses. Professional courses at CU London https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cul/study/ professional-courses/

London Living Wage

Ready to become a Living Wage Employer? Follow this link to get accredited today. https://www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit