Business Decarbonisation Support
2.1 General Support Sevices Table 2-1: General Support Services for Businesses Support type
Carbon footprinting tools Business support programmes/ consultancy
Support Service
Summary
Website
Spherics
Provides a breakdown of carbon usage that can be updated in real time because it is linked to business spending.
www.spherics.io/sme
Normative
A carbon footprinting tool to help calculate scope 1-3 emissions.
https://normative.io/
Better Futures+
The Mayor of London is providing businesses across the capital with access to free business support to help drive responsible recovery and growth.
london.gov.uk/what-wedo/environment/betterfutures
Some businesses will be eligible to apply for half a day with a specialist consultant to review net zero plans and receive sector specific advice. GOV.UK
Funding is available to help UK businesses become greener as part of the Government’s commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
www.gov.uk
Carbon Literacy Training
Maintain skills and education throughout the organisation to ensure climate actions are rolled out effectively. For example, training programmes for all staff and new joiners on the importance of achieving net zero carbon emissions.
https://carbonliteracy.com
Networking groups
Peer Networks
This organisation matches businesses with others in the same sector so that businesses can pool ideas and share successful strategies in decarbonising.
www.peernetworks.co.uk
Networking groups
CEME
Offer fully-funded business support programmes and online courses. They also organise and run a number of networking events for businesses in London.
www.ceme.co.uk/businesssupport
Grants/funding
Training
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