CLEP Net Zero Navigator
The CLEP Net Zero Navigator is a curated library of advice and resources to support businesses and organisations in Cumbria on their route to decarbonisation.
The navigator will be updated regularly with the latest information and advice.
First Steps
- Solar Energy UK
Solar Energy UK are a UK trade body that represents solar PV technology and power storage. This site is rich in resources, briefings and blogs…always worth clicking on the News button too! - The Federation of Small Businesses
What is ESG and How to tackle your ESG strategy. - The Federation of Small Businesses
Understanding and reducing your carbon footprint. - Government’s Energy Technology List
This is an excellent starting point for gaining an unbiased understanding of what is out there. A word of caution – It was last updated in 2020, so ROI’s can be a lot shorter!! Despite this, we still believe the list is valuable as a first step. - Zero Carbon Business – 'How to' Guides
Zero Carbon Business is a platform for advice on net zero for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It is a shared endeavour of the UK’s main business organisations, energy networks, high street banks and professional bodies. This is a useful collaboration, and as such it reduces the risk of ‘information overload’.
Locally-Available Advice
- Brian White, Clean Energy Project Manager – brian.white@thecumbrialep.co.uk.
- CAfS – For businesses.
- Zero Carbon Cumbria – Carbon reduction action across the county.
Agriculture
- RASE Reports
The Royal Agricultural Society of England is an independent charity dedicated to the application of science and technology to optimise agriculture and food resources to ensure a secure global future. This link takes you to a suite of reports covering many aspects of decarbonising agriculture. - Midlands Net Zero Hub
An excellent site to visit, for information and inspiration about the future of low carbon farming.
Hospitality
- BBC News
Why there is serious money in kitchen fumes. This article identifies the two main players in Commercial Kitchen Heat Recovery. It’s not cheap, but hints at a ROI of around two years! - UKHospitality
UKHospitality represents over 740 companies operating around 100,000 venues across the breadth of hospitality within England, Scotland, and Wales. - Hansgrohe UK
Water costs: Calculate your potential savings with this calculator.
High Performance Solar Thermal and Solar PV-T
For Industries with Process Heat needs.
Retail
- BRC Climate Action Roadmap
- Enquire with Gordon etc.