Sustainability
Are you ready to make your business more sustainable? Here, you'll find support to help you save energy, cut waste and work towards making West Yorkshire carbon zero by 2038.
Are you ready to make your business more sustainable? Here, you'll find support to help you save energy, cut waste and work towards making West Yorkshire carbon zero by 2038.
Our changing climate has increased the risks we face from flooding, drought and supply chain interruption. Energy costs are higher than ever, while new regulations have increased the burden of waste management.
But sustainability also offers businesses enormous opportunities. The green economy is a booming sector, while renewable and circular business models offer new supply chain opportunities. Sustainable working practices can lower you risk, reduce your operating costs and help you make connections with new partners and clients.
We’ve collected the information and resources you need to start thinking about your business's sustainability plans. Check out useful blog articles in our resources below, as well as our Carbon Footprint Calculator to calculate how to cut down your business’s carbon emissions.
We understand how hard it is. Setting up and running a business takes a lot of effort. That’s even before you think about making your practices sustainable.
We’re here to support you and your business. Whether it’s cutting energy use, managing resources, joining sustainability peer networks or handling waste, we have the tools for your green journey.
Use the resources on this page to benefit your business, our region and the planet. You can also access helpful webinars that provide cost-effective solutions for sustainability challenges.
As part of the West Yorkshire Climate and Environment Plan, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority has set a mission to make our region net zero by 2038.
This goal was developed with the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research. Achieving it would be a significant milestone for West Yorkshire and a big step in addressing the climate emergency.
Making your business more sustainable is vital for reaching our net zero goal. The more sustainable your business, the more hopeful we can be for the future of our climate - both locally and globally.
