What is Race to Zero?
The project will provide:
Grant support to businesses for low carbon / decarbonisation projects
Funded decarbonisation audits and events providing specialist advice to support businesses progress towards net-zero
Funded net-zero training and mentoring to support your businesses to create its own net zero strategy
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 Webinars
21st January 2025 | 12pm – 12.45pm | Sustainability Policies, Business Sustainability and the Circular Economy
Discover how sustainability policies and circular economy principles can drive business resilience and growth. This webinar covers essential strategies for embedding sustainability into operations and aligning with circular practices to reduce waste and maximise resource efficiency.
29th January 2025 | 12pm – 12.45pm | Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technology
Discover solutions in energy efficiency and renewable technologies. This event will cover latest solutions, industry trends, successful case studies, and policy insights to help drive sustainable energy adoption and transformation. Perfect for professionals and organisations committed to a greener future.
4th February 2025 | 12pm – 12.45pm | Responding to Net Zero procurement requirements
Gain practical insights into meeting Net Zero procurement demands, including compliance with PPN 06/21. This event will explore strategies for aligning supply chains with sustainability goals, leveraging innovative solutions, and fulfilling public sector environmental standards effectively.
11th February 2025 | 12pm – 12.45pm | Carbon Footprinting – Next Steps
Take your carbon footprinting to the next level. This event will explore advanced techniques, actionable insights, and practical tools to refine measurements, set ambitious reduction targets, and drive meaningful progress towards Net Zero.
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.
