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Often, the first step smaller businesses can take towards their clean future is ensuring they use the wealth of data available at their fingertips. This data can help businesses to develop clear pathways to net zero, understand their carbon footprint and even access new and emerging technologies. Research and high-quality data will be key to businesses looking to clean up their operations following COP26. And it’s important to ensure any take-aways implemented are done so in a joined-up way across the entire business. Ensuring an integrated approach will make the biggest impact on your carbon emissions. A companywide strategy could include supporting local communities, and linking up with wider regional projects that can further your impact.
throughout their company as well as making the most of new and existing opportunities. Earlier in the year we kickstarted Net Zero East, a sister-venture to Hydrogen East launch in Summer 2020. Our team have begun compiling a range of practical insights, comprehensive digital tools, and guides on how SMEs can begin their own net zero journey.
Whether you’re simply looking to address your carbon footprint or harness the opportunities that will arise as the energy transition progresses it is important to understand how you can apply practical steps to your business in context.
With programmes such as the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s Fit 4 Offshore Renewables available to businesses, there is a wealth of resources out there. Opergy are proud to support the F4OR programme, offering cohort businesses our expert knowledge on offshore wind, how their business can weave clean energy
Whether you’re simply looking to address your carbon footprint or harness the opportunities that will arise as the energy transition progresses it is important to understand how you can apply practical steps to your business in context.
Despite all the resources, data and projects available, making sense of it all and finding the time to do so, can be difficult for SMEs. Even with a desire to learn, it can be daunting to navigate and create unnecessary barriers to those willing to make the change. My advice would be to seek out some expert help or find someone who can mentor you in your journey to a cleaner future.
JONATHAN REYNOLDS Managing Director opergy.co.uk
No matter the stage of your journey, it’s clear that now is the time to take action.
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