Aston University proudly presents an exclusive event tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) committed to embracing sustainable practices and achieving net-zero emissions. As part of our comprehensive Decarbonisation & Net Zero Programme, this event is specifically designed to guide businesses across various sectors (excluding fishing, agriculture, and mining) on their journey towards a greener future.
Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for business leaders and decision-makers from SMEs who:
- Operate from a physical premises, not work from home.
- Are responsible for their energy bills and have their own metered supply.
Why Attend?
Here's what the programme offers to eligible businesses:
- Guidance and Support: This includes personal advice, online events, workshops, and groups to help businesses learn how to reduce their carbon emissions to zero by 2050. It also covers help with understanding new rules, dealing with investment issues, and making decisions about bigger, long-term investments with less worry.
- Energy Check-Ups: Businesses can get free tools and visits to check how much carbon they're emitting and how much energy they're using. This helps them find ways to save energy, set goals for reducing emissions, and include green strategies in their business plans.
- Learning New Tech Skills: There's also support for more technical projects, like learning how to use carbon accounting and sustainability software, to help businesses become even greener.
In short, it’s about making it easier for businesses to be more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, with lots of support along the way.