Low carbon, high street: decarbonising local businesses

Britain’s communities are built on small local businesses: they provide jobs and vital services and foster a sense of local pride. They also contribute £1 trillion to the economy. But for some, inflation and high energy costs are hurting their bottom line and put them at risk of closing for good. Councils can support these SMEs to reduce their carbon footprint and cut costs while doing their bit for the environment; be that with grants, workshops, toolkits, public procurement and favourable contracts. Small businesses account for half of UK business emissions and will be integral to decarbonising our economy. How can we ensure that they thrive at the heart of our communities as we transition to net zero?

Join this CEN webinar to explore what councillors and local authorities can do to support local businesses to reach net zero, share your ideas and best practice, and find out how this can positively impact your community.

Panellists include:

• Saqib Bhatti MP, Vice Chair of the APPG for Small and Micro Business
• Cllr Ian Nellins, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, Environment and Transport at Shropshire Council
• Katrina Sale, CEN Business Ambassador and Chair of the Green Entrepreneurs Forum
• Henrik Micski, Principal Climate Scientist at Sage
• Megan Batchelor, CEN Climate Programme Officer (Chair)