What is Race to Zero?
The project will provide:
Grant support to businesses for low carbon / decarbonisation projects
Funded decarbonisation audits to identify cost and carbon saving projects
Funded events & webinars providing specialist advice to support businesses progress towards net-zero
The Groundwork Race to Zero project supports businesses in the Cheshire West and Chester area to:
- Access independent, impartial specialist advice and support to create plans to progress towards Net-Zero
- Apply for cash grants to support low carbon capital investment projects
- Become more competitive through energy efficiency / renewable energy improvements and satisfying customer demands around net-zero
The service is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by the Cheshire West and Chester council and delivered by the not-for-profit sustainable business experts Groundwork.
Upcoming Events:
Sustainability Shorts Webinars
11.00am – 11.30am, Wednesday 4th June
TOPIC – Science Based Targets
We’ll cover who they are and how their approach supports businesses to set meaningful, science based targets which support effective carbon reduction. We’ll explain how you can use the latest science in your reporting and target setting, ensuring you’re helping climate change in the best way possible. The SBTI is full of guidance and resources and we’ll chat through how to access these and use them to create a carbon reduction timeline to reach Net Zero by 2050. After the webinar, if you’re still not sure where to go, or need some extra help with your Carbon Reduction Plans, we’ll be happy to arrange a call to advise on your next steps.
Supporting Business in Cheshire West & Chester
Call today to register your business: 0333 121 0929
In 2019 Cheshire West and Chester Council declared a climate emergency stating:
- Climate Change presents a threat to our way of life
- The Council recognises the need to act in-line with worldwide agreements on Climate Change and the best available evidence, which states that, to limit emissions to 1.5°C, there is a requirement to reach ‘net zero’ by 2045
- The Council must play its part by evidencing leadership on this issue.
This service is part of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s response to declaring the climate emergency, in particular providing information to support small and medium sized companies to make changes; informing and engaging business about the net-zero agenda; and supporting businesses to access new initiatives and funding streams.
About the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. Visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus for more information.
Developed and managed by:
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF). Learn more about the UK SPF.
