Staffordshire businesses are helping to tackle climate change thanks to funding worth £1.1million.
The county council’s Low Carbon Business Evolution Programme (LCBEP) in partnership with Staffordshire Business and Environment Network (SBEN) has supported over 350 companies with free energy efficiency reviews as well as providing grants.
The programme, which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Midlands Engine, is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by over 2,250 tonnes annually.
Cllr Simon Tagg, cabinet member for environment, infrastructure and climate change at Staffordshire County Council, said:
“We’re extremely pleased with the success of the programme in helping reduce the amount of carbon emissions and achieving our goal of reaching net zero by 2050.
“We all have a role to play in tackling climate change and reducing our impact on the planet and I’m proud of what many of our local businesses have done to help.”
Cllr Simon Tagg, Staffordshire County Council
