Climate change advice for organisations

Businesses will play a vital role in making Birmingham net zero by 2030.

You can make your business more sustainable using the following resources:.

Networks and support

Guidance Toolkit on Building Retrofit

This toolkit has been created to make net zero carbon or low carbon retrofit more accessible.

It has been created for building professionals (developers, contractors, architects and engineers) and is also relevant to planning officers and other housing professionals.

Net Zero support for council suppliers

A programme for suppliers based in Birmingham and Solihull to get free help to develop first stage de-carbonisations plans and coaching.

A simple 1 to 3 hour programme offering a host of benefits to suppliers with limited time commitment, such as:

  • opportunities to get grant funding
  • support to start the journey to sustainability

For more information, email: SSCBAS@birmingham.gov.uk

West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge

A net zero business pledge scheme run by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) which provides free advice for businesses on:

  • how to reduce their emissions
  • save costs
  • prepare for the impacts of climate change

Sustainability West Midlands

A not-for-profit organisation which works with private, public, and third sector partners across the West Midlands.

Sustainability West Midlands organises networks which:

  • share case studies and good practice
  • provides support for net zero ambitions
  • shares independent research and advice
  • helps businesses develop and improve sustainability action plans

Grants and funding

Innovate UK KTN

Lists local, national, and global funding grants and initiatives for industry research and development.

Their regular newsletter provides information on upcoming grants which can often have a short application window.

Business Energy Efficiency Grant Programme

A council administered grant to lessen the impact of energy cost rises, and to support transition to net zero, by providing energy assessments and grants for the identified energy solutions.

Birmingham City Council Net Zero Grant Programme

A council grant for businesses in the West Midlands to help them reduce their environmental impact and decrease rising energy costs.

WM SME Grant Programme

A grant for small and medium sized businesses in Birmingham, Solihull, Cannock Chase and Shropshire to help businesses grow.


Page last updated: 20 August 2024

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