Business Decarbonisation

CLEP’s Business Decarbonisation 10 Point Plan was produced following engagement with business leaders and interaction with CLEP’s Business Hub. The key focus of each of the 10 points of the Plan are outlined below:

1. 1.Business Decarbonisation Leadership
   
   The strategic importance of business governance body to provide visible leadership on this agenda, to sit alongside the Clean Energy Sector Panel.
2. 2.Assess, Map and Track
   
   Develop a Cumbria-level performance management framework that provides an accurate baseline, tracks progress and provides comparison with other areas to assess progress.
3. 3.Energy Intensive Industries
   
   Work with our bigger companies to support large scale decarbonisation.
4. 4.Decarbonisation System Navigator
   
   Provide clear guidance and “horizon scanning” for companies through the wealth of information and initiatives available.
5. 5.Business to Business Support
   
   Sharing best practice and case studies from our diverse range of businesses to work together for decarbonisation.
6. 6.Establishing Funding Routes
   
   Provide awareness and guidance for government funding initiatives and other potential investment opportunities.
7. 7.Decarbonisation Events Programme
   
   Implement a programme of workshops of decarbonisation, including assessing footprint, calculating return on investment, exploring appropriate technologies and securing investment.
8. 8.Accreditation and Training
   
   Provide advice for decarbonisation training programmes and benchmarking accreditation schemes.
9. 9.Facilitate the First Steps
   
   Promote the common energy efficiency schemes all businesses can apply.
10. 10.Promote the Successes and Address the Challenges
    
    Provide wide stakeholder awareness of our successes and address the particular challenges for Cumbria.