There are many different ways that businesses can reduce their costs and help the environment at the same time, from insulating an office building and switching off lights to investing in large capital projects, such as installing renewable technology.
There are a variery of services open to businesses from those that are only just starting to think about reducing their energy consumption to the more experienced who want to meet and share ideas with other like-minded businesses. These are:
A list of events and workshops that are happening around Suffolk aimed at businesses wanting to reduce their carbon footprint
Run by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce. Whatever your questions, Energywise will put you in the picture with information on all topics related to energy management and reduction through a programme of events.
Environmental Business Advisor
A qualified advisor will visit your premises to assess your energy and resource use and give you practical measures to reduce your use and the cost.
Support for 75 small and medium businesses in Suffolk who will benefit by cutting their carbon emissions. Obtain free carbon audit, 30 hours of mentoring, possible grant of up to £5,000 and the Suffolk Carbon Charter.
A Suffolk chartermark to recognise carbon reduction measures in Suffolk's small businesses.
Creating the Greenest County Awards
An award scheme that aimes to celebrate and highlight the excellent environmental achievements that is ongoing within our businesses across Suffolk
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Utilities TM
This is a cost-cutting service delivered in partnership with Utility Auditing Ltd, providing a comprehensive range of specialist services, totally independent of the utility industry's suppliers.
There are a growing number of funding opportunities open to business who wish to become to reduce their energy consumption.
