Becoming England's Greenest Region
World Water Week
World Water Week is the leading annual event on global water issues, working with organisations around the world to find solutions to the greatest water related challenges.
IPCC Report “Code red for humanity”
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have released a report today detailing the devastating effects climate change will have on the world if we don’t act immediately. The UN Chief says the report “is a code red… Read More
Join Thousands of SME Businesses Tackling Climate Change
2021 is the year for climate action – start your net zero journey today.
New Community Forest created in the North East to support a greener future
Defra, England Community Forests and local councils across the North East area are today announcing the creation of a new Community Forest to bring people closer to nature in the North East.
Shared Future publish North of Tyne Citizens’ Assembly Report
North of Tyne Citizens’ Assembly Report has been published with thirty recommendations to go to Cabinet from the fifty citizens who discussed how the region can combat climate change.
Fairness and opportunity: A people-powered plan for the green transition
This final report of the Environmental Justice Commission sets out a vision for the future of the UK. Part one defines the shifts needed in the UK’s approach to addressing the climate and nature crises and makes the case for a ‘new social contract’, to deliver a transition that is both rapid and fair. Part two, in five chapters, outlines the practical steps we propose. Each contains proposals on what we think needs to be done, when and by whom.
Helping North East SMEs to save money on energy
The Business Energy Saving Team (BEST) can provide your business with a fully-funded energy efficiency audit, designed to help you to identify ways that you can save energy in your day to day business operations, thereby saving you money and helping to reduce your carbon-footprint.
Business Energy Efficiency Project (Durham) – free factsheets for business
Our BEEP factsheets have been written to help County Durham SMEs understand some of the energy and money saving options that are available. They cover a wide range of topics, technologies and techniques that can help an SME make financial savings and improve efficiencies across the business.
Business Action Toolkit to be launched by Climate Action North
Climate Action North will reveal a toolkit to help businesses scrutinise their resilience against climate change risks, and take action, where needed.
Posted: 28 September 2021 by Amy Coates
Climate Action Navigator
Oliver Wyman Forum has released a Climate Action Navigator tool identifying 17 impactful actions businesses can take to accelerate the shift from intent to action in the race to Net Zero.