During 2023 Groundwork has been working with West Suffolk College to design and deliver a Carbon Literacy Training programme to staff, governors and students from across the Eastern Education Group of schools and colleges. Groundwork consultants trained over 120 individuals, running 14 separate courses over a 4-month period. In addition, our consultants developed a ‘Train…Read More »
Midday, Thursday 25th January 2024 If you’re a UK based organisation looking to set a Net Zero target or reduce your carbon emissions, register for Groundwork’s next free webinar! Groundwork Sustainability Consultant Dominic Simpson will host this free webinar on Carbon Reduction Plans. Dominic has a wealth of experience working with organisations to help them…Read More »
Progressing with the Net Zero agenda has never been more important for business. However, it’s not merely about making pledges; it’s about setting credible goals and targets that are firmly grounded in climate science. The science behind setting targets has evolved to play a pivotal role in our transition to a more sustainable future. In…Read More »
Groundwork Sustainable Business Services is excited to announce we will be partnering with Suffolk’s local authorities to deliver free and impartial expert advice to help businesses and organisations save energy, reduce their emissions and establish tailored decarbonisation plans. The Net Zero Business Advisor Service will provide free support to enable businesses, the voluntary sector and…Read More »
As part of Groundwork’s Race to Zero project with Cheshire West & Chester Council, our Sustainable Business Consultants will be hosting a bite-size breakfast event for businesses in the area to learn more about what Net Zero is (and what it’s not), solutions to reduce carbon emissions and what financial support is available through the…Read More »
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 »
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 »
End of the phrase ‘Carbon Natural’ For many years Carbon Neutral was the phrase being used by politicians and businesses, claiming that once businesses reached the prestigious position of carbon neutral, climate change would no longer be the big challenge that everyone made out. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case. Carbon neutrality allowed businesses to offset…Read More »
EEZYBIKE Ltd is a Suffolk-based e-bike rental company established in 2021. The company manages four electric bike hubs which are commonly used by commuters,students, tourists, and local businesses. It’s core principles as a business embody all things sustainability, providing the general public with opportunities to reduce their carbon emissions by using e-bikes instead of cars….Read More »
The Carbon Charter is an environmental accreditation scheme and sustainable business network run by Groundwork in the East of England, in association with Suffolk County Council. Over the next few months, Groundwork are delivering a series of webinars for Charter members, which they have invited the wider Groundwork business network to join! Don’t miss out…Read More »
