Useful Links

Sustainability strategy for SMEs: https://youmatter.world/en/small-medium-business-sustainability-strategy/ - lots of articles on various subjects a bit wordy but useful information.

GRI and its support for SMEs: https://www.globalreporting.org/about-gri/news-center/2020-11-26-gri-supports-sustainable-efforts-among-smes/

EU Green Action plan for SMEs: https://www.switchtogreen.eu/green-action-plan-for-smes-turning-environmental-challenges-into-business-opportunities/ - helpful video to introduce circular economy principles with practical examples.

SME Climate Hub for UK businesses: https://businessclimatehub.org/uk/

Carbon Footprint calculator software (cost unknown) https://normative.io/calculate-carbon-footprint/ - SME market launch December 2021

Carbon Trust: https://www.carbontrust.com/resources/steps-to-energy-saving-tools-for-smes

GHG Protocol: Emissions calculator tool: https://ghgprotocol.org/ghg-emissions-calculation-tool

WWF: Emission possible; emission reporting guide: https://www.wwf.org.uk/emission-possible?utm_source=Emission%20Possible&utm_medium=tool-highlights&utm_campaign=SMECH

UN SDGs: https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Net Zero Climate: setting targets and tools https://netzeroclimate.org/

Green Mentors: https://www.sustainary.org/green-mentors/

Funding: Energy related: https://www.cse.org.uk/local-energy/funding-your-project A one stop shop of grants and loans available for various projects and initiatives.

University of Wolverhampton - https://www.wlv.ac.uk/business-services/funding-and-support/becci-project/partnership/ 
West Midlands only.