Businesses

Reduce your carbon footprint

The Carbon Trust can help you calculate your organisation's emissions - for small and medium-sized businesses, https://www.carbontrust.com/resources/sme-carbon-footprint-calculator

The Federation for Small Businesses have free advice and support for companies wanting to reduce their carbon footprint, https://www.fsb.org.uk/campaign/small-business-sustainability-hub.html including a great guide on 'How to get started with sustainability'

More advice, support and tools can be found at https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/finance-hub/business-guidance/sustainability/sustainability-and-environmental-organisations-for-smes/

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub have a 'Make it to Net Zero' programme for businesses, https://www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/business-support-programmes/make-it-net-zero-programme/

Support wildlife

The free-to-join Biosphere Business Partner Scheme (https://www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk/local-businesses.html) provides the opportunity for businesses to share that they are proud to be part of the world class area, by being part of a sustainable business network that looks after the very assets that attract 80% of the visitors, as well as each other.

Funding and advice

Funding may be available to help you take action. You could check out our latest climate change newsletter or try Devon County Council, https://www.devon.gov.uk/fundingnews/