The release of the net zero review for national government in 2023, states that "net zero is a historic economic opportunity" making now an interesting time to embrace sustainable business practice. Local businesses engaging in sustainable business practice will be key if Blackpool is to reach net zero by 2030.
Local businesses can develop sustainable practices by reducing the emissions produced by the businesses own activities, increasing resource efficiency and also by supporting customers to make low carbon choices.
Benefits of sustainable practices
- Reduced energy bills
- Improved cash flow
- Increased profitability
- Increased competitiveness
- Improved green credentials
- Reduced exposure to future energy price rises
- Attracting and retaining the right quality of staff
- Increased productivity
- Ability to win new contracts, especially with the public sector
- A more comfortable working environment
- Improvements to air quality
- Contributing to a reduced carbon footprint for Blackpool and wider benefits to society
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How to introduce sustainable practices
Local businesses can develop sustainable practices by reducing the emissions produced by the businesses own activities, increasing resource efficiency and also by supporting customers to make low carbon choices.
The following advice has been collated to help your business take the first step.
If you want to tell us about steps your business is already taking, join the climate action partnership, or have suggestions you can contact the climate team.
contact us at: climate@blackpool.gov.uk