a wide array of diff erent energy-saving measures, reducing the upfront costs, and helping cut the time it takes to recover your investment. Although doing your bit to help reduce the


effects of climate change is a good enough reason by itself, becoming more environmentally sustainable is good for your business too. Cutting your emissions by reducing energy bills, through improving insulation or installing your own renewable energy sources can potentially save your business money and provide a competitive advantage. At the same time, by making your business more


sustainable now, you will be future-proofi ng it for years to come. For example, by 2030 you won’t be able to buy new petrol and diesel vehicles in the UK. By getting ahead of this change now, you will be boosting your opportunities for the future. On top of this, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are joining an international community


of thousands of like-minded


businesses, governments, universities, cities and regions, all working together to make the future a brighter and cleaner place. Participating businesses will be recognised by the United Nations Race to Zero campaign, and you will be able to publicise your involvement to show your customers and stakeholders that you are a socially responsible company. To fi nd out more about how you can help, visit


ALL THINGS BUSINESS 53


Vicky Hlomuka Growth Hub Manager SEMLEP


the SME Climate Hub. T is provides a one-stop shop for making your climate commitment, and gives you access to best-in-class tools and resources for measuring your emissions, developing your climate strategy, reducing your own emissions and the emissions in your value chain, and exemplifi es complementary off set projects.


To learn more, and to make your commitment, visit: https://bit.ly/SMEClimateHub-SEMLEP


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58