Businesses have a major role to play in helping protect and enhance the environment.
Carbon Trust studies have shown that businesses that use energy and resources more efficiently are generally more profitable. Not only that but firms with a low carbon footprint are more popular with consumers and employees alike.
There is a wealth of information and support for businesses and other organisations on the web.
Target Zero - Milton Keynes City Council is recognising local businesses who are committed to the goal of reaching Net Zero by 2030. If your business has a Net Zero target for 2030 and would like to receive our MK Net Zero 2030 Business Accreditation, please take a look at our Target Zero webpage.
Interested in encouraging more sustainable ways of travelling to work? Check out our Get Around - help for businesses page.
Check out the UK Business Climate Hub for advice on your Net Zero journey.
The Energy Saving Trust can also provide insight, advice, training and consultancy services to businesses on home energy efficiency, low carbon transport, and renewable energy generation.
The Carbon Offset Fund (COF) can provide up to 50% match funding to support works for not for profit and community run companies that provide long term carbon emissions reductions in Milton Keynes (MK).
Please check our COF webpage for more information on how to apply.
Reducing your carbon footprint and energy usage is becoming more and more important for small businesses who care about the impact they have on the environment. By applying for a Low Carbon Workspaces grant, your business could also reduce the payback time for any potential investment.
Grants between £1,000 and £6,750 for energy efficiency improvements available to SMEs based in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire. Eligible projects must result in a quantifiable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Find out more information and how to apply on the Low Carbon Worskpaces webpages
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charge-points, for eligible businesses, charities and public sector organisations.