Calling West Oxfordshire SMEs: free training starting next week
Our Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy (CAPZero) outlines the crucial role businesses need to play in the journey to net zero carbon emissions in 2050. To make the transition to net zero possible, 20% of businesses need to develop an energy strategy by 2030.
A great starting place for businesses of any size is to download Energy Solutions Oxfordshire’s free Workplace Energy Efficiency Checklist.
Free online training next week?
Are you a business with 1-49 employees, and based in West Oxfordshire?
Next week, CAPZero delivery partner West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) is offering free, online training to help SMEs to understand carbon accounting and to equip them with the knowledge to create a tailored and actionable carbon reduction plan for their business.
The interactive training is offered in three parts (two x 1-hour sessions, and one x 2-hour session), over three consecutive weeks, and is delivered by Eunomia Research and Consulting.
Those who attend all three trainings will have the opportunity to express interest in a one-on-one support session with the Eunomia team for personalised guidance on completing your action plan and beginning decarbonisation measures.
Training dates:
Part 1: Monday, 16th @ 5-6pm / 23rd @ 12-1pm
Part 2: Thursday, 19th @ 12-1pm / Wednesday, 25th @ 5-6pm
Part 3: Thursday, 26th @ 4-6pm / Tuesday, 1st @ 4-6pm / Wednesday, 2nd @ 12-2pm / Thursday, 3rd @ 12-2pm
For further information and to book a place, email business@west.oxon.gov.uk.
About CAPZero
The Community Action Plan for Zero-Carbon Energy is a ground-breaking project running in 8 parishes in West Oxfordshire. Thanks to match funding through a three-year Service Level Agreement with WODC, Low Carbon Hub is supporting the implementation of the plan, working with residents, businesses, schools and local authorities in the area to take action to reach net zero carbon emissions in 2050. Find out more about the CAPZero here.
Businesses have a key role to play
To reach net zero, businesses and organisations in the CAPZero area have a key role to play.
To meet our net zero targets by 2050, businesses need to develop an energy strategy and be implementing measures that will reduce their carbon emissions quickly. By 2030 we need 70% of large businesses to have largely completed their transition to zero carbon energy.
More support available
Energy Solutions Oxfordshire (ESOx) is Low Carbon Hub’s energy efficiency service for non-domestic organisations in Oxfordshire, helping businesses reduce energy bills and cut carbon emissions.
Our Workplace Energy Efficiency Assessment and action report delivers customised energy efficiency recommendations tailored to your specific business needs. Organisations typically save 19% on energy bills when implementing our recommendations.
As part of the first year of CAPZero implementation, we are offering a number of reduced-cost energy assessments. To find out more, email capzerocuckoolane@lowcarbonhub.org.
Find out more about ESOx and the businesses we’ve helped here.
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