Supporting the Coastal Exploration Company to go electric

The Coastal Exploration Company is an organisation in the East of England who offer sustainable sailing adventures along the north Norfolk coast and waterways. As part of their commitment to preserving the local environment and reducing their impacts, the company has been working with Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultants to measure their emissions and put in place…Read More »

Save Money and Carbon: Practical Tips for Businesses

As energy prices rise and climate concerns grow, businesses have a golden opportunity to cut costs and reduce their carbon footprint. Here’s a guide to saving money and energy across your workplace – starting with small changes and moving to bigger investments. Quick Wins: Changes You Can Make Today Heating and Cooling Lighting Office Equipment…Read More »

Helping businesses save carbon (and cash) by installing Solar PV

More and more businesses are exploring whether Solar PV is an effective way to save both carbon and cash within their business operations, however there are several factors to consider before installing new technologies such as this. Before installing Solar PV consider: How we help Groundwork’s Sustainable Business consultants have helped dozens of businesses navigate…Read More »

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10 Essential Tips for Energy Efficiency

Effective energy management is essential for maximising operational efficiency, improving sustainability, and reducing costs. By taking a proactive approach to energy usage, businesses can make a significant impact on their environmental footprint while boosting their bottom line. Here are 10 essential tips to help your business reduce energy consumption, optimise performance, and stay competitive in…Read More »

Improving energy efficiency with Genlab

Background Genlab is an industrial oven and incubator manufacturing based in Widnes, Cheshire. Groundwork first supported Genlab in the early 2000’s when the business was looking to improve and demonstrate its environmental credentials to the automotive and aerospace sector, which were two of its primary markets. Reducing energy costs The invasion of the Ukraine and…Read More »

Helping business in Brent improve their energy efficiency

Throughout 2022-23 Groundwork worked with Brent Council to deliver the ‘Brent for Business Energy Efficiency Scheme’ which supported local SMEs to make sustainable changes to their premises. Out of 90 businesses who expressed an initial interest in the scheme, over 50 went on to receive a free energy audit, which helped highlight key areas for…Read More »

Minimising Business Waste: Key Tips for Sustainable Waste Management

Effective waste management is a crucial aspect of sustainable business practices. By minimizing waste generation and implementing responsible waste disposal strategies, businesses can significantly reduce their environmental impact while saving costs and promoting a positive brand image. In this article, we share some advice related to sustainable waste management that can help businesses optimise resource…Read More »

Free Energy Audits & Sustainability Support for Stoke-on-Trent Businesses

Groundwork are pleased to announced the ‘Sustainable Ventures’ project which provides free support to businesses and community organisations in Stoke-on-Trent who are keen on stepping up to the sustainability challenge. The project aims to inform organisations on the most viable solutions available to them, exploring how energy audits, training, and actionable decarbonisation plans can help…Read More »

Race to Zero Fact Sheets

Thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the support of Cheshire West and Chester council, Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultants have prepared a series of factsheets to help businesses on their Race to Net Zero. Each fact sheets introduce a different method of reducing carbon and saving energy, outlining how each measure works, estimated…Read More »

Helping businesses in Cheshire West & Chester reach Net Zero

Groundwork will be supporting businesses to improve their energy efficiency and progress towards Net Zero in Cheshire West and Chester, thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Our team of sustainability consultants will be providing: The UKSPF Business Support Programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported…Read More »