UK’s big businesses continue to prioritise net zero despite political backlash, according to largest ever UK business survey on climate action
The largest-ever survey of UK businesses on their approach to net zero reveals that 79% of large companies view it as a strategic priority for the year ahead. More than a third (35%) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also regard net zero as a priority, despite facing fewer regulatory and reputational pressures compared to larger firms. The 2025 [...]
New UK SME Emissions Standard Launched to Tackle Data Burden and Unlock Green Finance | Sustainability News
A new report launched today at the House of Commons unveils a practical solution to one of the biggest barriers facing small businesses in the net zero transition: the rising burden of sustainability related requests. The report, From Burden to Benefit: Streamlining SME Data Sharing to Unlock Green Finance & Economic Incentives, introduces the UK SME Voluntary Emissions Standard, [...]
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Partners with Low Carbon Energy Company to Install Over 2,200 Solar Panels | Sustainability
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa is a multi-award-winning luxury resort located in Burnley, Lancashire. Renowned for its state-of-the-art spa facilities, exceptional dining, and luxurious accommodations, Crow Wood is a destination of choice for leisure and business visitors alike. With sustainability at the forefront of its business ethos, the resort continues to invest in green technologies to reduce its environmental [...]
CLOSED | Chamber Vacancy | Chamber Low Carbon Marketing Officer
Vacancy | Chamber Low Carbon Marketing Officer JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Chamber Low Carbon Marketing Officer Reporting to: Chamber Low Carbon Operations Manager Responsible for: Supporting the Chamber Low Carbon Team in developing project marketing material. Promoting the project to enterprises across Lancashire. Developing and delivering project initiative including one to many promotional informative events. Salary: £26k - £30k [...]
CLOSED | Chamber Vacancy | Chamber Low Carbon Energy & Environment Advisor – Junior
Vacancy | Chamber Low Carbon Energy & Environment Advisor Junior Reporting to: Senior Energy & Environment Advisor Responsible For Delivering energy/environmental consultancy services. Delivering and collecting outputs for funded Chamber Low Carbon Programmes. Salary £22,000 per annum Key Responsibilities Delivering energy efficiency consultancy services Delivering one to one service to the participating enterprises including onsite energy/environmental audits. Developing the [...]
CLOSED | East Lancashire Chamber Call for Low Carbon, Renewable Energy & Innovation Consultants/Advisors
The Chamber Low Carbon and RedCAT programmes are seeking to recruit an increased pool of consultants on a framework agreement. We are looking for a range of skills and competencies from: Generalists energy and environmental consultants to advise Lancashire SMEs on energy and environmental efficiencies and improvement. Technology expert consultants in renewable and low carbon technologies or solutions such [...]
Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero | BCC News
British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net Zero. She will be appearing at the Climate Innovation Forum 2023 to debate the UK’s response to the US Inflation Reduction Act and how the economy [...]
Net Zero Change Pivotal to UK Plc’s Competitiveness
Business says a partnership with Government is urgently needed to meet the UK’s commitment to be Net Zero by 2050. The proposal is a centrepiece of a new report which looks in detail at how we successfully transition to a Net Zero economy. Among its other recommendations are: Reaching Net Zero means thinking much more broadly than energy production [...]
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and Fylde Council announce new ‘Chamber Low Carbon’ partnership | Chamber News
Following the approval of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocation, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Fylde Council are delighted to announce a further partnership that will see the Chamber delivering fully-funded support to businesses across Fylde in achieving their low-carbon ambitions. East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce will be delivering their award-winning Chamber Low Carbon programme to businesses who need [...]
Businesses Pledge to Step Up Drive for Net Zero Job Opportunities Across the North West
Net Zero Projects and Investments across the North West have the potential to create 300,000 new and safeguarded jobs within the region. To mark the one-year anniversary of COP26, a new Charter was launched yesterday (Wednesday, November 23) at the Great Northern Conference taking place in Manchester. The North West Net Zero Skill Charter will help businesses to step up to [...]