Decarbonising Your Blackpool Business:
A Path to Net Zero
We understand that the path to decarbonisation may seem daunting, especially for SMEs facing a lack of detailed knowledge and misconceptions about the process.
Many businesses are unaware of their carbon footprint, let alone how to reduce it. That's where the Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy comes in.
Why Decarbonise?
More and more Blackpool businesses in many different sectors are seeing the value in decarbonising their operations. These businesses include hospitality, construction, beauty, retail and business services and here are some of the reasons why they’re creating decarbonisation plans:
What is your Carbon Footprint?
Measuring your carbon footprint allows you to identify which of your activities generate emissions. This generally starts with a baseline assessment which is fully funded and conducted by our team of sustainability specialists. Carbon emissions are split into Scope 1,2 and 3:
- Scope 1 - emissions from directly consumed fuels like gas, diesel and petrol
- Scope 2 - emissions from purchased electricity from the grid
- Scope 3 - emissions from your supply chain - includes aspects such as waste, business travel and purchased material
These are all crucial for a holistic carbon footprint. And don’t worry, our sustainability specialists will help you identify these, and build a plan around them.
Your Decarbonisation Plan
Once you have a clear understanding of your carbon footprint, our Academy specialists will work with you to create a personalised decarbonisation plan tailored to your business. There may be some low and zero cost changes that you can implement immediately. Simple shifts like using energy efficient equipment, replacing light bulbs with LEDs, and small changes in behaviour.
This decarbonisation action plan will align with your existing strategies and set achievable targets that are individual to your business. Your sustainability specialist will be by your side to guide you through all the stages from the site assessment, to the implementation of actions, to creation of a decarbonisation plan that will help you stay on track and remain accountable in future years.
Take the next (small) step
Decarbonisation is not just about reducing emissions; it's a pivotal tool in achieving net zero. By creating a roadmap and setting milestones you can outline a clear path to reach your ultimate goal of net zero emissions.
And the Blackpool Net Zero Business Academy will help you establish these milestones and create a plan that works for your business as part of fully funded support. Take the next step in your next zero journey…
