A Glasgow initiative is helping local businesses reach net-zero.

The Green Business Support programme aims to improve small and medium-sized enterprises’ knowledge, capacity and speed up the road towards the target.

Consisting of Green Business Grants, advice and support, the £675,000 scheme will also support companies in reducing their energy costs and becoming more resilient to climate change.

It will support a minimum of 50 businesses in Glasgow, targeted at activities which address both the cost of living and climate crises, such as energy efficiency, renewables, active travel and waste management.

The remainder will allow advice and support for at least 250 companies as they transition to net-zero carbon and climate resilience.

This support, part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is tailored to businesses in the city, to help build awareness and understanding.

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Applications are now open for any small or medium-sized businesses located on with their headquarters in Glasgow.

The deadline is June 31, 2023 and all projects must be completed by the end of next year.

Councillor Angus Millar, convener for climate and the Glasgow Green Deal at Glasgow City Council, said: “Businesses have a central role to play in the economic transition to net-zero, and I am delighted the council is bringing forward this Green Business support initiative. 

"This programme will help businesses in Glasgow meet the challenges they face in transitioning to net-zero, building resilience and reducing energy costs. Investments made now by companies will yield benefits for them and the whole city in the medium and long term, and through this programme, we will help to deliver these.

"I’d encourage all businesses to get in touch with the council’s Business Advisors to see what support they might be eligible for.”

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