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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. 

I would like to share that I have completed UN Global Compact's six-month accelerator programme, giving Kebony the knowledge and skills needed to accelerate progress towards setting science-based emissions reduction targets that are in line with the 1.5°C pathway. #Kebony #Netzero #ClimateAmbition #UNGlobalCompactNorway

"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

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 🌱

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

In order to produce, supply and build the necessary infrastructure for the energy transition such as batteries, solar panels and EV cars, there are inevitable physical and social impacts from across the value chain that have to be understood and effectively managed. It is increasingly likely that businesses operating in these sectors will be required to demonstrate how they are managing these impacts, and the concept of 'Just Transition' is one way of approaching this challenge. In this blog, we explore just transition and what it means for communities, governments and businesses.

Just Transition, equitably distributing the benefits and costs of climate action is critical to our future. It can ensure our actions are successful and leaves no one behind. In my latest blog for Greenheart I invite you to imagine that future and the framework which the Just Transition concept provides to help us achieve this. https://lnkd.in/exjc5F8x I hope this stimulates thought and conversation on this topic which I have a passion to share and discuss! #JustTransition #EnergyTransition #GreenEconomy #SocialImpact #Decarbonisation #Sustainability #RegenerativebyNature

Change is happening fast. But it HAS to be fair. In this article we explore what a just transition means for communities, governments and businesses. While the concept of a just transition has gained increasing attention, there are still many challenges to overcome in achieving this goal. #JustTransition #EnergyTransition #GreenEconomy #Decarbonisation #BCorp #ESG #SocialImpact #Sustainability #RegenerativeByNature