21 Aug 2024
Green Business Support – Extend Plus Programme
Glasgow City Council recognises that reaching Net Zero and building resilience to climate change is a challenge for businesses. To help meet this, and to help address the challenge of rising energy costs, as part of its Green Deal, the Council has introduced a new programme in partnership with the University of Strathclyde to offer businesses a free GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Carbon baseline via their Extend Plus programme.
This programme is offered at no cost to the business and is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Extend Plus team will support SME's support to complete a GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Carbon Baseline which will serve as a foundation for businesses to understand their current carbon footprint, and detail recommendations for reduction of carbon emissions, potential cost savings and CO2 savings (tonnes per annum). This in turn will support Glasgow businesses to gain additional insights on their journey towards Net Zero.
What Is a GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Carbon Baseline?
A GHG carbon baseline serves as a comprehensive measurement of a business's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It acts as a one-year snapshot, essentially providing a starting point for the business to begin their journey to carbon neutrality or Net Zero
What are the benefits of a Carbon Baseline?
The benefits of a Carbon Baseline are that it supports businesses to not only comprehend their current carbon emissions but also track changes and progress over time. It plays a crucial role in setting goals, monitoring performance, and developing effective strategies for reducing emissions and contributing to sustainability and climate goals.
Next Steps
We would like to invite your business to apply to the Extend Plus Programme for this additional green business support. You can find out more about the Extend Plus programme and complete your application here.
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/9985/Extend-Plus-Programme
If you require further information please speak with your Business Glasgow adviser or email the Business Support team at greenbusinesssupport@glasgow.gov.uk
