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 [...]
Join Chamber Low Carbon for their next Lunch & Learn in-person event – Chamber News
Join us for our next in-person event, "Business as a Power for Good - How to adapt your team and business so sustainability is at its heart". The event will be held on Thursday 5th May, 12-2pm in our Low Carbon Hub at the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. About the event Celia Gaze, Managing Director and Founder of [...]
Survey finds businesses have yet to enact environmental or social value strategy as COP 26 looms – BCC News
Research published today by the British Chambers of Commerce and SUEZ reveals a significant disconnect between UK businesses’ awareness of the importance of an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) approach and how many have these policies in place. National business survey finds two thirds (64%) of businesses have no environmental sustainability policy Survey also finds that over 8 out [...]
BCC News – B5 call for ‘just transition to net zero’
The UK’s top five business groups have joined forces as part of their goal to create a net-zero free UK by 2050. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Make UK, the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) say businesses and workers must play a role in the shift [...]
Chamber Low Carbon Programme – Call for Consultants Extended
The current Chamber Low Carbon programme developed by East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce in partnership with North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, BOOST and Businesswise Solutions Ltd has secured additional funding from the European Structural & Investment Funds via the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government up until June 2023 to provide services to the SME community [...]
City pledges commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals
LIVERPOOL has committed to a United Nations initiative to find sustainable ways to tackle poverty and improve health, education and economic growth. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by all countries to end deprivation while at the same time tackling climate change. Last year, all political parties on Liverpool City Council declared a climate emergency and [...]
Call for Consultants – Clarification Questions Published
The Chamber Low Carbon programme are seeking a number of new consultants, as part of the tender process we have published the clarification questions. Click here to download.
Chamber Low Carbon supports the Environment Agency’s 2025 ambitions
Chamber Low Carbon supports the Environment Agency’s 2025 ambitions The Environment Agency have published their five-year plan to facilitate the UK’s path towards a greener and fairer country in 2025. EA2025 sets out the Environment Agency’s ambitions to build resilience to climate change, protect and restore our land, sea, air, and the valuable services they provide, and facilitate sustainable growth. [...]
Chamber Low Carbon Programme – Call for Consultants
The current Chamber Low Carbon programme developed by East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce in partnership with North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, BOOST and Businesswise Solutions Ltd has secured additional funding from the European Structural & Investment Funds via the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government up until June 2023 to provide services to the SME community [...]