For Businesses
Businesses and industry in the Bradford District emit 1.23million tonnes of greenhouse gases each year. To reduce the affects of climate change it is important for businesses to cut their emissions and their impact on the environment.
Businesses can also make financial saving by cutting costs by reducing the resources used – like water, energy and raw materials – and reusing or recycling more waste.
Business support & advice
To help businesses become greener and more efficient Bradford Council and CO2Sense have developed the Greener Business Website The website provides advice, training opportunities and resources to help support business to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency and in turn increase their profit.
Preparing your business for climate change
Interruptions to business are inevitable, how they are managed and businesses respond to them can influence the longevity and profitability of business. As more severe weather occurs it can impact on business. For example, staff may unable to get to work, transport network could be affected, your premises could be damaged.
BITC and Business Link offer guidance on adapting business to climate change.
Better Business Environment Forum
The Better Business Environment Forum (BBEF) is a West Yorkshire based organisation for those interested in green business. BBEF provides advice, networking and training opportunities to its members.
Climate Change Strategy
Be part of the Climate Change Strategy for the Bradford District. If you work for a business that’s tackling and adapting to climate change, we would like to know what your business is doing.
