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Move your business towards net zero

Businesses play a huge role in shaping the future our society, and many of them – from multinationals to sole traders – are on a journey to make their business future-proof. This includes fully understanding the impact of your business and building resilience to climate-related impacts such as extreme weather as well as risks to the supply chain. It also means adapting to customer demands, that are increasingly asking for ethical and sustainable operations and management.

We’ve got over 200 large businesses in Surrey that are subject to Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) regulations that require carbon emissions reports. They are not the only ones who are striving to make their businesses sustainable: Countless small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are reporting voluntarily through mechanisms such as Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) or schemes such as Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or B Lab to ensure they are responsible businesses who play a positive role in Surrey’s future, supporting their communities and providing social benefits.

Building a solid sustainability and decarbonisation plan for your business means looking ahead for the long run and ensuring you don't fall behind your competitors. The public is increasingly asking for pro-environmental choices so having a robust sustainability plan is a necessity for business longevity. Still, it would also bring a host of other advantages including:

  • Future-proofing your business and being resilient enough to cope with threats.
  • Being legislation-ready and compliant with the requirements of large suppliers and buyers.
  • Cutting business energy costs through calculating your carbon footprint and setting your business on the road towards net zero.
  • Increasing the commercial value of your premises through energy improvements.
  • Attracting more customers, investors, and talent with improved green credentials.