SME Support
A national initiative with a specific focus on SMEs. The hub provides various tools, resources and support to manage your businesses transition to net zero.
LCCI is committed to supporting members of all sizes reduce their carbon emissions and protect the planet. Here, we provide a wide range of initiatives to help businesses on the road to net zero. The UK economy is legally bound to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and reduce carbon emissions by 60% by 2035 from today’s levels. The Mayor of London has also set ambitious aims for London to be a zero-carbon city by 2030. This means businesses and industry will have to act now to reduce their carbon emissions accordingly.
On this hub you will find useful resources, tools and events to help you understand the requirements and become greener.
A national initiative with a specific focus on SMEs. The hub provides various tools, resources and support to manage your businesses transition to net zero.
SSE carbon calculator helps identifying and measuring different emissions, and let you know where you could make changes and reductions.
The UK Business Climate Hub is a collaboration between the UK Government, businesses and business groups across the UK that offers advice, services and training to help business take climate action.
London businesses are working together to tackle net zero carbon and other climate emergencies. Read the latest announcements in the capital here.
This is a simple tool to support businesses consider their own environmental impact and what action they could take to mitigate it.
Chaired by Mark Jenkinson, Director, Crystal Associates, the Committee comprises of sixteen members. The group supports London’s development as a centre of excellence for environment, sustainability and green growth through both a multi sector and sector specific approach.
With skills gaps widening between employer's requirements and available talent, David Banaghan examines how employers can tackle the issue and future-proof their businesses for years to come in the latest issue of London Business Matters magazine.
As the need to be sustainable is becoming essential rather than desirable, more manufacturers are stepping up to meet the environmental concerns – and making cost savings in the process. LCCI Patron and Programme Partner Menzies have produced a practical guide to developing and enhancing your ESG strategy.
Over 75 per cent of the world’s land surface has been significantly altered by humans since the Industrial Revolution. Combined with similar degradation of oceans and wetlands, this is threatening around a million plant and animal species. This requires urgent action. Protecting and restoring nature is not only crucial for tackling climate change, it is also essential for the global economy.
London's commitment to becoming a net-zero carbon city by 2030 is ambitious and inspiring. The journey ahead presents both challenges and opportunities. We must navigate two crucial questions: Will the transition to a net zero future be fair and inclusive? And can we achieve it quickly enough? Kieron Boyle explores this in the latest issue of London Business Matters.
LCCI welcomes government-industry funding for green aerospace projects. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has announced over £100 million of funding for cutting-edge aerospace research and development projects. This funding will be critical if the UK is to sustainably future-proof the aviation sector and achieve Net Zero.
From 22 to 30 June, London Climate Action Week 2024 convened thousands of attendees across the capital to focus on driving transformative global climate action. LCCI partnered with Reset Connect and E3G to ensure that the UK’s net zero targets remain high on the agenda of policymakers ahead of the General Election. We also hosted 'Growth on the Ballot: Investing in Britain’s Green Future’ with E3G on 27 June.
CIBC is a leading and well-diversified North American-based financial institution built upon focused ESG principles, innovative thinking and leading technology and is committed to creating enduring value for our clients, team, communities and shareholders. In the UK and Europe, CIBC Capital Markets provides best-in-class insight, advice and execution across corporate banking.
Panin International, the pioneer of the world’s 1st Sustainable Photonic Display (SPD), focuses on crafting Sustainable PHYGITAL Real Estates for Luxury Brands, exemplified by “Net-Zero 3rd Commerce Malls”. Redefining commerce with no carts, no queues, or cash counters, PANIN”s 3rd commerce seamlessly merges traditional and e-commerce, guaranteeing a mutually beneficial outcome for Brands, Buyers and the Environment.
Part of SSE plc, the UK and Ireland's largest renewable electricity generator, SSE Energy Solutions provides gas and electricity to 500,000 business premises across the UK. SSE Energy Solutions also invests in, builds and connects localised flexible infrastructure to drive the long-term performance of energy assets.
In this section we highlight the incredible work LCCI Members are doing to create a greener future. Businesses have a vital role to play in the green growth agenda, and we are pleased to showcase member companies who are already successfully engaged in the lowering their carbon emissions.
Watch Zoe Walsh from GLH's interview after winning gold in the South Western Railway Sustainability Award.
Innovate UK EDGE is the UK innovation agency’s resource for innovative businesses from any sector who are ambitious to grow further and scale. Our specialists offer one-to-one, bespoke and intensive support and coaching.
LCCI’s Aviation ‘Green Skies’ Programme explores London’s aviation landscape and how it can become better prepared to meet the challenges of today for the needs of tomorrow and showcases why it is so vital that aviation becomes sustainable, given its importance to the UK economy.
LCCI is the capital’s most representative business organisation – with members spanning small to multinational organisations, we reflect the broad interests of London businesses to policymakers, decision makers and opinion formers at every level.