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Want to grow your business sustainably?

Save money on energy, and reach net zero targets with expert advice, decarbonisation programmes and grants.

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Show your customers that you value sustainability.

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Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS)

Decarbonisation and cost-saving opportunities for your business. Get access to expert advice, energy audits, tailored support, and grants.

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“The support we’ve had means we've been able to reduce equipment running costs, the level of heating we need and the co2 we produce. It has also unlocked additional support to help find future avenues for improvement."

- Sam Back, Attic Brew

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“It's a fantastic opportunity to get independent advice on the best options for energy and cost reduction. It's provided us with a clear path to making our operations more sustainable and efficient.” 

- Steve Walters, Brockhouse Group

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    Articles

    Practical tips and case studies for businesses interested in becoming more sustainable.

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    • Sustainability

    Fast-growing brewery among hundreds of businesses getting help to be more energy efficient

    Attic Brew is reducing carbon emissions and saving £30K/year with WMCA-backed energy grants.

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    • Sustainability
    • Tips

    5 ways going green can improve your bottom line

    Whatever your sector, sustainable practices can significantly reduce costs.
    Alpha Rowen
    • Case study
    • Sustainability

    Alpha-Rowen cut costs and boost efficiency with BEAS

    Learn how this business optimised furnace efficiency, saved money and reduced emissions.
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    • Sustainability
    • Tips

    Energy efficiency in manufacturing

    Cut energy costs, boost efficiency, and reduce emissions with 5 practical steps.

    Further opportunities for green growth 

    Free networking and learning.

    Green Business Podcast

    Each episode provides practical tips and inspiration for companies looking to become more sustainable. 

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    Carbon Literacy Training

    Free training developed to empower you to make a positive impact on climate change and help to influence others.

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    Green Business Network

    Connect with businesses and individuals passionate about energy efficiency, waste reduction and environmental initiatives.

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    Featured free programmes

    Browse fully funded programmes related to decarbonisation and waste management.

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    • Decarbonisation

    West Midlands

    Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS)

    Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

    Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) pilot service is offering free energy assessments and funding to small businesses across the West Midlands, as well as Worcestershire and the Marches, Warwickshire and Stoke and Staffordshire.

    Government funded
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    • Decarbonisation

    West Midlands

    Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme

    Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

    Supporting businesses in the West Midlands to reduce their environmental impact and to reduce the rising energy costs these companies are experiencing

    Government funded
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    • Decarbonisation

    West Midlands

    Net Zero Business Pledge

    Supporting organisations to demonstrate their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and reaching net zero and providing access to expert advice and guidance on translating their pledge into action.

    Government funded
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