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Heart of the City have launched the Net Zero Accelerator programme, FREE for small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) based in or operating within the City of London! Running from Jan – March 2025, this 10-week ‘sprint’ will allow participants to attend four expert-led workshops and gain essential tools, hands-on guidance, and one-on-one support to help measure their baseline carbon footprint and build an actionable net zero plan, with guidance from their network of climate experts. The deadline to apply is 7 January 2025, with only limited spaces available. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dQQ8C4q4 As a key partner in delivering the City of London Corporation’s #SMEStrategy, Heart of the City plays a pivotal role in supporting small businesses on their responsible business journeys. By delivering accessible, practical training, Heart of the City empowers businesses to take meaningful steps toward becoming more responsible and environmentally conscious, helping to drive long-term success. 

Net Zero Living: Building Capacity for the Future! 🌟 As the coordinator of Innovate UK’s Future Ready flagship project, we’re thrilled to bring together participants of the #NetZeroLiving programme. 🚀We're in Blackpool this week for our quarterly community and capacity-building event. Local authorities from across the UK are sharing their project experiences and solutions. By learning from both successes and failures, we're driving innovation and scaling up the net zero transition. 🎯 Today we’re focusing on how to implement change. We’ll hear about five funded net zero projects, with insights from expert partners Regen and Involve. This dynamic group of 58 local authorities, project partners, #communities, and businesses is set to make a lasting impact! 💪🌟 Learn more: 📚https://ow.ly/vFaT50UfOI4 #FutureReady #NetZero #Sustainability #Innovation Liminal | B Corp™ | Innovate UK | Innovate UK Net Zero Living Programme | #Regen #Involve | Northumbria University | City of York Council | Blackpool Council | Brightsparks Agency | GB Energy | Wakefield Council | Liverpool City Council | New Resource Partners Ltd.

"The cost of climate action adds to the growing funding challenge that local authorities face. To be successful in our climate ambitions new financial innovation will be required to fund the scale of delivery we need to meet aspirations at both a local and national level...    Identifying and understanding the costs of net zero initiatives is crucial for securing funding and investment. It helps attract private sector investment, allocate public funds wisely, and leverage financial incentives and subsidies." Yesterday, our Director Steve Turner attended the House of Lords for the launch of Unlock Net Zero's new report on the net zero challenge in cities. 3Ci has been working with cities and places for over three years, developing a programme of work to unlock net zero through: 💲 Innovative financing 📈 Scale and aggregation 🎓 Capacity and skills #UKInnovation #NetZero #ClimateAction

Do you represent a #Clackmannanshire based business? Confused about Net Zero? Not sure where to start? Then sign up to this free 'Planning for net zero and beyond' workshop hosted by Thomas Billam and I through Scotland's International Environment Centre - University of Stirling. We'll be delivering an engaging and practical overview that covers the 'what' and the 'how' for #micro and #sme businesses looking to start net zero planning. We'll help support informed decision making that is both good for the pocket, as well as the environment. The final workshop is taking place in the morning of 5th February 2025. Please sign up using the embedded link below to join us on the day. https://lnkd.in/g2Qpa7wR By the end of the workshop, you will: - Have registered on the Climate Action Hub, a free platform to access the resources you need to develop your carbon reduction plan. - Started your net zero planning journey. - Started a Carbon Reduction Plan for your organisation. - Have access to fully funded net zero Expert Help from Clackmannanshire Council. - Gained an understanding of the additional support and resources available to help your net zero efforts. Clackmannanshire Council | Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd | Alloa First | Clacksfirst BID | Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI) | Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) | Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce

After two really interesting days at Innovation Zero there are a few big take aways that stand out for me. 💷 Firstly there is still a huge canyon between business' approach to decarbonisation and policy - the protests on the main stage were a signal of that but there is still way too much investment in short term, fast return climate damaging organisations. This was incredibly well articulated by the hugely impressive Clover Hogan. 💻 Secondly, data is king - we know this but the ability to make carbon measurement easy and accurate to enable data flow in common formats up and down value chains is essential to allow businesses to invest in and make better carbon reduction decisions. 🏗 Thirdly, we need to speed up. The build environment needs to calculate and measure carbon faster, more easily and in a format that can be easily used up and down the value chain. Yes it's complicated and yes there are inaccuracies but we need better ways to extract the carbon measurement data and use it effectively to make clear, measured carbon reduction decisions. I had a great time catching up with Malin Cunningham from Hattrick | B Corp™ certified and talking about our sustainability journey and how the The Carbon Literacy Project was one of our main catalysts for driving change. It was really interesting talking to Samuel Hunt and Amy Young at Mobilityways and the fantastic work they're doing with measuring, reducing and reporting commuting related scope 3 emissions. Also, thank you to Charlie Ellis who was with the Innovate UK stand who provided some great insight into funding routes and business strategy information for ViridiPath. 🌍 Most importantly of all as Smith Mordak from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) very eloquently summed up at the end of her talk on the built environment stage - we must all do something to combat climate change. Whatever it is, don't wait for strategies or targets or initiatives - every individual must use their existing platform and make change happen now. #sustainability #decarbonisation #netzero #climatechange #climateemergency #scope3 #scope3emissions #data #carbonreduction #carbontracking #carbonreporting

Delighted to share this thought-provoking article on the UK government's journey towards sustainability. It's inspiring to see how commercial teams are shaping the narrative. A must read insight for anyone working in this area. #UKGovernment #NetZero #Sustainability

Reaching net-zero is no longer an environmental imperative. It is an economic one. Canada’s Net-Zero Forum is taking place May 14-15 in Toronto, and its purpose is to focus attention on real net-zero pathways and ensure Canada’s global competitiveness. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3yaV31d #NetZeroForum #Canada #SustainableEconomy The Transition Accelerator/ L’Accélérateur de transition

SMEs are the backbone of our economy and key to a net-zero future. 🌍 This article highlights how they can thrive in the transition with the right support, resources, and guidance. At Trigon, we believe that empowering SMEs with the right tools and strategies is not just good for the planet but also essential for building resilient and sustainable businesses. Let’s champion collaboration and innovation to achieve these goals together! 💡💚 #NetZero #Sustainability #COP29 #ClimateAction #SMEs #ESG #SustainableBusiness 🌱

After two really interesting days at Innovation Zero there are a few big take aways that stand out for me. 💷 Firstly there is still a huge canyon between business' approach to decarbonisation and policy - the protests on the main stage were a signal of that but there is still way too much investment in short term, fast return climate damaging organisations. This was incredibly well articulated by the hugely impressive Clover Hogan. 💻 Secondly, data is king - we know this but the ability to make carbon measurement easy and accurate to enable data flow in common formats up and down value chains is essential to allow businesses to invest in and make better carbon reduction decisions. 🏗 Thirdly, we need to speed up. The build environment needs to calculate and measure carbon faster, more easily and in format that can be easily used up and down the value chain. Yes it's complicated and yes there are inaccuracies but we need better ways to extract the carbon measurement data and use it effectively to make clear, measured carbon reduction decisions. I had a great time catching up with Malin Cunningham from Hattrick | B Corp™ certified and talking about our sustainability journey and how the The Carbon Literacy Project was one of our main catalysts for driving change. It was really interesting talking to Samuel Hunt and Amy Young at Mobilityways and the fantastic work they're doing with measuring, reducing and reporting commuting related scope 3 emissions. Also, thank you to Charlie Ellis who was with the Innovate UK stand who provided some great insight into funding routes and business strategy information for ViridiPath. 🌍 Most importantly of all as Smith Mordak from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) very eloquently summed up at the end of her talk on the built environment stage - we must all do something to combat climate change. Whatever it is, don't wait for strategies or targets or initiatives - every individual must use their existing platform and make change happen now. #sustainability #decarbonisation #netzero #climatechange #climateemergency #scope3 #scope3emissions #data #carbonreduction #carbontracking #carbonreporting

🌍  We are pleased to support Reduce and Invest’s campaign for the Voluntary Carbon Market.  🌱 Carbon credits should be considered an essential component of a comprehensive corporate decarbonization strategy. While companies should prioritize reducing emissions as much as possible using the best available technologies, investing in carbon offsets for residual emissions can play a crucial role in achieving net-zero targets and driving substantial mitigation impact. 📉 Reduce: Corporates must reduce their emissions as fast and as far as possible. 🔀 Invest: For unavoidable residual emissions, businesses must use the carbon markets to invest in climate solutions. Together, let’s lead the way in reducing emissions and investing in a sustainable future. Join us in making a difference! 🌿 Learn more about the campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eKmmdJcD