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Decarbonisation programmes

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Demonstrate your commitment

Show your customers that you value sustainability.

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Articles

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

Case study
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

Sustainability
Tips

5 ways going green can improve your bottom line

Whatever your sector, sustainable practices can significantly reduce costs.

Case study
Sustainability

Alpha-Rowen cut costs and boost efficiency with BEAS

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

staff at work inside the brockhouse group premises

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Tips

Energy efficiency in manufacturing

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

Join the Green Business Network

Connect with businesses and individuals passionate about energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental initiatives. Enjoy the following benefits:

• Expert guidance on energy and resource efficiency
• Networking and supply chain opportunities
• Access to grants and funding
• Free energy and resource audits

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Carbon Literacy Training

This free training has been developed to empower you to make a positive impact on climate change and help to influence others around you to drive action.

Find out more about available carbon literacy training

Green Business Podcast

A series of episodes exploring how different businesses have reduced their carbon footprint. Each episode provides practical tips and inspiration for companies looking to become more sustainable. The podcast highlights not only the environmental benefits but also the economic advantages of going green.

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Featured free programmes

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

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

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

See all free and funded decarbonisation programmes