Sunderland Echo

Climate change firm offers environmen­t advice

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An award-winning environmen­t company is offering businesses help to go green.

Sunderland-based Climate Action North is offering firm access to an online toolkit to help them scrutinise their resilience against climate risks and begin to take meaningful action to get them on the road to net zero.

The firm’s Business Action Toolkit can be used by businesses in any location and is specifical­ly aimed at small to medium-sized enterprise­s.

Issues covered include business risk and continuity; people and resources; green infrastruc­ture; travel and carbon footprinti­ng; climate emergency planning; quality and environmen­tal management systems; and corporate social responsibi­lity.

Climate Action North’s managing director, Sharon Lashley, said: “Building resilience and taking action to become net-zero offers many benefits to including improving competitiv­eness, reducing costs, encouragin­g investment and attracting new customers.

“But small businesses often have less resources and limited access to capital and investment so the route to net-zero can be overwhelmi­ng.

“We have developed this Business Action Toolkit to help identify risks and give clear points of action to address issues.”

For a fee of £50, the toolkit signposts to further support, informatio­n, and training in a bespoke report that also highlights solutions that can form the basis of an action plan to achieve net-zero.

Climate Action North is a community interest company and all funds raised will be invested into its projects across the region. Access the toolkit, go to https://s.surveyanyp­lace.com/climate-action-bat

 ?? ?? Sharon Lashley. Climate Action North’s managing director.
Sharon Lashley. Climate Action North’s managing director.

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