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How much energy did your business use last year? Do you know how much it cost your business? There are many simple measures which businesses can undertake to minimise their energy use. Benefits of reducing your energy consumption include reduced energy bills, carbon emissions, and demand on natural resources.

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A £9million flagship building and catalyst for the regeneration of Lowestoft 's waterfront has received an International Green Apple Gold Winner award for Energy Efficiency.

CRed Suffolk as part of Suffolk’s commitment to helping create the Greenest County is asking people to think about what actions they commit in their workplace that may have an impact on your life in your community. To help Suffolk become the Greenest County we need everyone to change their actions in their home and work life.

A new and revolutionary website has gone live today. Supported by all the councils in Suffolk, the website allows people to learn about the landscape character of Suffolk.

http://www.suffolklandscape.org.uk/default.aspx

 

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Businesses

Responding to climate change for businesses is a huge opportunity, as well as a challenge.

Through this website, CRed Suffolk aims to provide Suffolk businesses with a one-stop-shop resource for environmental issues.

More and more surveys indicate that a company’s approach to social and environmental issues affects their brand values, consumer base, recruitment, retention of committed staff, and profits.

There are many simple steps that a business can take to reduce its energy use and carbon emissions. If you would like to know more, click on one of the symbols above e.g. energy or water to learn more.

If you would like more advice or help then please contact the Suffolk Climate Change and Energy Helpline on 0800 0288938.

CRed Suffolk has also established a free Environmental Businesses Advisor Service for Suffolk's small and medium sized enterprises to help them address environmental issues. Please ring the Suffolk Climate Change and Energy Helpline above if you are interested in this service and would like to know more.

You can now download a new booklet called 'What is the Climate Challenge for Western Suffolk' which has been produced for businesses by the Climate Challenge Now! project in West Suffolk led by Constructing Excellence.