Carbon Surveys
The West of England Growth Hub offer free, impartial support for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to find ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs.
Green Business Support
The West of England Growth Hub are committed to driving increased levels of sustainability in the West of England. Check out their guides and resources to help you navigate your green journey.
Green Business Grants
A Green Business Grant is designed to help SMEs purchase and install new products and equipment that reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, cut your utility costs and improve your energy efficiency.
Rooftop Solar Grants
A Rooftop Solar Grant is designed to encourage small and medium enterprises and registered charities to install solar panels on their larger commercial and industrial roofs such as warehouses, factories and larger offices. The resulting energy generation will help to cut your greenhouse gas emissions and your energy costs.
Heat Pump Grants
A Heat Pump Grant helps small and medium enterprises and registered charities to replace old, inefficient heating systems with air-to-water, ground-to-water or water-to-water heat pumps.
Bee Bold Awards
The West of England Combined Authority want the West of England to be the Bee and Pollinator Capital of the UK and to increase wildlife by 30% by 2030. As part of their Climate and Ecological Strategy and Action Plan they aim to increase wildlife by 30% by 2030 to help tackle the ecological emergency within the region, therefore need businesses, organisations, and schools to work with them to achieve our ambitions!
Future Leap
Future Leap is a sustainable business network covering the West of England, offering events, networking, support and workspace for businesses seeking to reduce carbon emissions or develop low carbon goods and services.
B&NES Business Support Service - Carbon Reduction Module
As part of our new B&NES Business Support Service, all participants will be supported in the development of carbon reduction plans.
A dedicated programme of peer support, workshops, and expert in-person advice will be aimed at helping you reduce your costs, carbon, and energy use, boosting profitability.
Get Involved
Contact our service provider Cool Ventures by emailing info@coolventures.co.uk, visiting the Cool Ventures B&NES funded support website page, or calling 01225 580850 to find out more and register on this free service.
The B&NES Business Support Service is supported by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and has received £945, 821.20 for this project.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, by investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. Find out more.