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New hub in Redcliffe to help SMEs reach net zero
A new hub in Bristol city centre is being launched to help businesses reach net zero.
Bristol Green Capital and Redcliffe & Temple BID have partnered up with the aim of rooting the area as a hub for zero carbon business practice, where companies can share their learnings with others across the city.
According to data shared by SME Climate Hub, at least ‘two-thirds’ of small business owners are worried they don’t have either the skills or the knowledge to tackle the climate crisis.
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The critically relevant partnership seeks to include events, workshops, and peer-to-peer learning that will enable businesses to improve and accelerate their operations, approaches, and strategies in the face of climate change: A common target.
Lizz Testani, chief executive officer of Bristol Green Capital said: “There is already some great climate action by businesses in Redcliffe and Temple. We’re really excited about the potential to increase this further and ensure learnings and best practices are shared throughout the city.”
Bristol Green Capital and its Climate Action Programme have been active since April 2021, supported by Bristol City Council and NatWest. They aim to help organisations reduce their carbon emissions, moving towards the city-wide goal of Net Zero by 2030.
Tom Swithinbank, project manager at Redcliffe & Temple BID expressed how pleased they were with this upcoming partnership since it “deeply aligns” with their actions and values: “Our recently published sustainability commitment, aligning our work to the UN SDGs, outlines the steps we will take as a BID in coming months and years.”
Redcliffe & Temple Business Improvement District (BID) is a business-led initiative using levies to fund projects from organisations.
They’re also taking action on the climate emergency, especially with the Green Infrastructure Action plan, where they showcase how they approach the improvement of quality green spaces.
One of their most recent partnerships with Life Cycle UK kept over 260 bikes on the road, with a free bike check service for Bristolians in the area.
If you’re interested you can join the partnership, and stay informed with the resources offered by the Climate Action Programme.
This piece of independent journalism is supported by NatWest and the Bristol24/7 public and business membership
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