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:
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
9.00am – 11.30am, Wednesday 8th October, Theatre Porto, Whitby Hall, Stanney Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, CH65 6QY
TOPIC – Creating a Decarbonisation Action Plan
Understanding what to do with all your carbon emissions data is a daunting task but Groundwork are here to support you in getting creative and strategic in your approach to reduce your emissions and create a list of actionable, effective carbon reduction initiatives.
We will guide you, step-by-step, through this process with the aim of you walking away with a clear, feasible set of goals to achieve your emissions targets.
In this session we will cover:
• How to identify your largest emission categories and sub-categories
• How to create a list of carbon reduction initiatives
• Engaging with key decision makers within the business
• The importance of target setting
• Annual reporting
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.
