Sustainability
Support is available for businesses on their journey to net zero carbon emissions. We offer free consultancy advice, audits and access to funding to help your business become more resource-efficient, reduce waste and adopt sustainable ways for employees to travel to work.
We are working alongside the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and a wide range of partners to grow our region’s economy while also cutting carbon emissions to tackle climate change.
That's why we’re encouraging businesses in the region to commit to net zero and protect the planet. Net zero means that you are putting no more carbon into the atmosphere than you are taking out of it.
Whatever industry you’re in, your commitment could make a real difference – to your business, to your customers and to your running costs.
The following packages of support are available to help businesses reduce carbon emissions and tackle the climate emergency:
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A programme offering free efficiency audits and consultancy advice and up to 40% grant funding to help you save money, material resources and carbon.
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The Circular Economy
The aim of this funded, circular economy support programme is to assist SME businesses to reduce costs and stimulate the growth of more sustainable and innovative products and services. -
Travel Plan Network
A free membership scheme for employers in West Yorkshire committed to encouraging employees to travel to work sustainably. Benefits include discounted business and rail travel, support for car-sharing and relocation support. -
Made Smarter
Support to boost the sustainability of manufacturing business. Digital tools and technologies can play a vital role in helping you successfully implement new sustainable practices to benefit your business, its bottom line and the environment. -
Bike-friendly business
We offer free consultations and grants of up to £5,000 towards improvements to your on-site cycling facilities. -
Green Jobs Taskforce
Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, is looking for businesses to pledge their support to offer young people training opportunities to create 1,000 skilled, well paid, green jobs for young people. Register your interest on the Combined Authority website.