seeing are tangible and practical solutions to the problem for SMEs, who want to lower their carbon footprint and participate in the sustainability drive but without any real guidance or means to do this. T e frustration is that companies understand


the opportunities available to them – from enhancing resource productivity by improving energy efficiency, lowering expenses, promoting innovation and launching new products and services which allow for carbon reduction. Sustainable businesses do better, it’s a fact. Not to mention the positive brand and reputational benefi ts, as well as the interest shown by investors. T e benefi ts are apparent to all but accessing them will require hands-on support.


Initiatives and support T ere is a range of diff erent initiatives that work alongside businesses to support them in playing their role. T e British Chamber of Commerce has launched its online sustainability hub, featuring Climate Change Central, Net Zero Hub and COP26, off ering easy-to-digest information on the issues and clear action plans to navigate your way to the 2030 and 2050 targets. Here at Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, on a regional


level, we’ve partnered with Low Carbon Workspaces to help companies identify and fund projects to cut down their waste, energy, water and fuel costs to improve resource efficiency in commercial premises. Companies could receive a grant of up to £5,000 to replace old, incompetent equipment. We want to work with local businesses to not simply talk through the issues and targets but to actually help make things happen! Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce is a strategic partner, here to help


off er advice and support in achieving sustainability targets for its members. We represent over 700 local businesses, from sole traders through to international organisations, in a variety of sectors.


Find out more at www.chamber-business.com or call 01582 522448 - To discover how Low Carbon Workspace could support your company, call 01494 927131 or email info@lowcarbonworkspaces.co.uk


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