Suffolk Start-Up Programme: The Journey to Net Zero

This is one of the elective options on the Suffolk Start-Up programme for clients located in either the East or West Suffolk council areas only.

It aims to increase your knowledge and awareness of the importance of Net Zero for your business and produce a carbon management plan for your business so that you can reduce waste, save on costs, promote your business, and improve your chances of applying for funding.

Objectives:

• Explain what is meant by ‘carbon neutral’ and other key terms
• Describe why it is important for small and medium businesses to reduce their carbon footprint
• Calculate the carbon footprint of your business
• Create a carbon management plan
• Be able to demonstrate your green credentials

Your trainer(s) will be happy to field your questions “on air” or in the live chat room and will be short breaks between the sections for you to boil the kettle!

Please note that whilst not essential, a mobile phone earpiece and microphone is recommended. and it is best accessed on a laptop, tablet or desktop.

To book and attend the session you need to already be enrolled on the support programme. If you are not yet enrolled, and would like to, please check that you meet the eligibility criteria below and get in touch with bookings@menta.org.uk

1) Be over 16 years of age

2) Be based in West or East Suffolk council areas

3) Not have started your business / self-employment or have started within the last 12 months before the date of enrolment