Business in the Community (BITC) are running a part-funded Climate Action Programme with British Business Bank. They are looking for SMEs from across Northern Ireland who are just beginning their climate-action journey.
Through the Programme, they will support SMEs to reduce their CO2 emissions. The programme will address the objectives of BITC’s Business Action on Climate campaign and will enable BITC to reach and support businesses who will, via the programme: make a commitment to address the climate emergency; reduce their scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions; and sign the Climate Action Pledge. Furthermore, the programme will help participating businesses to build capacity, assist with net-zero planning, and increase levels of reporting and capacity building to enable delivery of immediate and long-term climate action.
The British Business Bank is partially funding this Climate Action Programme. To participate, each business must pay £500 + VAT. Ideally two people from each organisation should commit to attending the following sessions:
Training Schedule:
Carbon Literacy Training – part 1 – Wednesday 18 September 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Carbon Literacy Training – part 2 – Tuesday 24 September 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Measuring your Organisation’s Carbon Footprint – Wednesday 2 October 10 am – 12 pm
Target Setting and Defining your Organisation’s Environmental Strategy Advisory Workshop – Wednesday 9 October 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Climate Action Programme is based on a pilot programme developed in partnership with Danske Bank that helps businesses transition towards more sustainable business strategies. The Programme is part of the Business Action on Climate campaign which challenges and supports businesses to address the climate emergency.
With support from DAERA, DfE, and our Climate Champion organisations (ABP Food Group, Danske Bank, Encirc, Lidl, NI Water, SONI and Translink) and campaign partner EY, we form a steering group that raises awareness and drives campaign action.
As part of the campaign, BITC ask businesses to sign the Climate Action Pledge, a public commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
For more information please visit Offer for SMEs | Partially-funded places available (bitcni.org.uk) or contact environment@bitcni.org.uk
