BUSINESSES in West Northamptonshire are to benefit from a new partnership between the area’s council and the University of Northampton in the ongoing work to tackle climate change.
The two bodies have launched the Towards a Net-Zero West Northants initiative, which will see a range of free resources, research and expert advice made available to businesses of all sizes and charities across the region.
TANZ West Northants will allow participants to:
- Contribute collectively to achieving Net-Zero by 2045 and to be at the forefront of sustainability in the county;
- Have access to resources and expertise to enhance operations, reduce costs and stay competitive on their journey to Net-Zero;
- Take part in workshops, training sessions and webinars that will give them the tools to understand Net-Zero, measure their carbon emissions, and take effective steps towards emission reduction
- Receive support for documented emissions monitoring, ensuring that their efforts lead to a quantifiable reduction in carbon emissions;
- Use an open access carbon calculator to enable them to measure and understand their emissions with precision, making sustainability practices more accessible and effective;
- Share ideas, experiences, and best practices, fostering a sense of community that is needed to achieve Net-Zero locally.
The project is funded via the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The initiative will be headed by the University of Northampton’s Sustainability Local Innovation and Partnership Agenda Hub. Dr Ebenezer Laryea, is UoN’s Associate Professor in International Sustainable Development Law and project lead for TANZ.
He said: “The TANZ West Northants project is a testament to our dedication to a greener, more sustainable future. With the UKSPF support, and under the auspices of SLIPAH , we invite all businesses, including SMEs and start-ups, and charities to join us in this collective journey towards attaining Net-Zero.”
Cllr Daniel Lister pictured right, cabinet member for economic development, town centre regeneration and growth, said the project will deliver to businesses the tools they need to become more sustainable. “By working together, we can all consider our own carbon footprint and the small but vital steps we can make to achieve our shared mission to become Net-Zero by 2045,” he added.
To register a business or charity for TANZ, and to express and interest in becoming a signatory organisation to the Northampton Sustainability Accord, visit the SLIPAH website.
