Net Zero Suffolk Business Support
Free support to help Suffolk-based organisations reach net zero
What is Net Zero?
Reaching net zero means reducing greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, any emissions that cannot be reduced are absorbed by the atmosphere. Achieving net zero is really important as the proportion of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere have reached undesirable levels and are propelling global warming, which is severely affecting earth’s eco-systems.
How can you reach net zero?
Since 2022, with funding from Suffolk County Council, community and environment charity Groundwork East has been providing free advice to Suffolk organisations through its Net Zero support programme. The programme provides a blend of online and in person support to any size of organisation with advice, tailored carbon management services and site-specific energy audits.
In 2022 and 2023 Groundwork’s sustainability consultants supported over 300 organisations across Suffolk and the programme has been extended into 2024 to help even more businesses and organisations meet the UK Government’s net zero targets.
Who has been helped?
Through the Business Support programme, Groundwork has provided bespoke advice to sole traders, schools, community groups, retailers, manufacturers and many more.
One such organisation was Walpole Old Chapel, who wanted support in meeting their Net Zero ambitions. Groundwork assessed their scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol as well as calculating the associated carbon emission savings from identified energy efficiencies. They were supported to develop a alongside advice on fabric improvement measures. An important part of the assessment is to develop approaches that encourage staff, and in this case visitors to reduce energy wastage. The organisation was signposted to available grant funding that would enable plans to be taken forward.
Walpole Old Chapel
‘Our net zero report was really useful, especially before we applied for a grant for the chapel.’
Simon Weeks, Secretary of Friends of Walpole Old Chapel
About Groundwork East
Groundwork East is a community and environment charity working across the East of England to change places and lives. The organisation has been championing practical community action that benefits the natural world since 1985, running programmes to transform unloved green spaces, get people outside enjoying the natural world and supporting businesses to reduce their environmental impact.
Registered charity number 293141
Further information about the free Net Zero Business Support is available at
https://carboncharter.org/suffolk-business-consultancy/ or by calling 01473 350370
