Introduction
North Tyneside Council recognise the impact of the rising cost of living on businesses across the borough. Although the Council cannot help with rising costs, energy bills, supply chains etc for businesses, there are a number of resources, support and in some cases grants available to assist your business to reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable.
Learn more about North Tyneside Council’s aim to achieve carbon net zero by 2030.
Please see below for more information on the specific assistance available.
BEST Energy Efficiency Audits and Grant
BEST aims to reduce energy use and costs in SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in the North of Tyne area through free advice, energy efficiency audits and grant support.
The programme is currently closed. Expressions of Interest are invited for when future funds becoming available. Apply through this link: BEST Programme
Contact Vanessa Murphy, Business Development Officer, Email: business@northtyneside.gov.uk Telephone: 0777 930 3805
Carbon Reduction Awards
The North Tyneside Carbon Reduction Award Scheme is a means by which local organisations can show their green credentials in tackling climate change by reducing their own carbon emissions and making a positive difference.
North Tyneside businesses can work towards a Bronze, Silver and Gold standard.
For more info contact:-
Environmental Sustainability Team
Email: carbon@northtyneside.gov.uk
Telephone: (0191) 643 6505
Toolkits
The North Tyneside Climate Adaptation Toolkit
The North Tyneside Climate Emergency Board was set up by North Tyneside Council in 2022 to address the urgent need for action in the fight against climate change. The Board is made up of public sector organisations and commercial and industrial businesses, working together to combat the climate crisis. This toolkit has been developed for businesses and the third sector to assess, evaluate, plan and monitor risks to their day-to-day operations related to extreme weather. By following this approach and using knowledge of services and operational processes, any organisation can transition towards better climate resilience.
For more information visit The North Tyneside Climate Adaptation Strategy | Our North Tyneside Voice
North East Growth Hub
This is a searchable database of resources available to businesses in the North East. Key search terms, for example, ‘low carbon’ ‘renewable,’ ‘workplace charging,’ ‘net zero,’ will search for the most up to date offers of support to enable your business to reduce its carbon footprint, or to support the development of an innovation that can assist net zero ambitions.
Access 6 funding opportunities for low-carbon projects - North East Growth Hub
The Carbon Trust have a Carbon Footprint Calculator available to businesses.
The SME Climate Hub
The SME Climate Hub is a global initiative (Government funded) that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build resilient businesses for the future.
Pledge to act by completing the commitment to halve emissions by 2030, achieve net zero by 2050, and report on your progress yearly. All free tools and support including carbon reduction calculators.
National and Government-led Support
- Make the Commitment to reducing your carbon emissions pledge – includes tools and resources.
- Workplace Charging Scheme – up to 75% grant towards purchase & installation of EV charging equipment.
- TIGGOR – Technology Innovation & Green Growth for Offshore Renewables (Offshore related green grant). A technology assessment and business growth support.
- Energy Technology list – The ETL lists over 8000 products which have all been independently verified and reviewed to ensure that they can support businesses in their cost savings. The list includes low energy lighting, heating and air cooling, solar panels, hand dryers etc.
Boiler and Energy Efficiency Upgrade Schemes
Commercial Property Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Ofgem, funded by The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), have a scheme to replace oil, gas and electric heating systems in small commercial buildings. The owner of the commercial property can access £5,000 towards an air source heat pump, £6k towards a ground source heat pump and £5k towards a biomass boiler (Biomass for rural areas only). Email for more detail : BUS.enquiry@ofgem.gov.uk.
Big Energy Saving Loans
Social Enterprises and charities can access loan funding between £20,000 and £150,000 to help reduce their energy costs through insulation, boiler replacement and LED lighting. Delivered by Big Issue Invest. Loans only, no grant available.
Support to navigate all of the available support
Our Business Development Officer Vanessa Murphy can help guide you through all local, regional and national support available, matching you with the most appropriate connections to help you to reduce your carbon emissions, become more sustainable and grow your business.
Email: business@northtyneside.gov.uk
Telephone: 0777 930 3805