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Business & Climate Change

The business community can play a major part in adressing the growing problems and challenges of climate change.

Click below for useful tips for saving energy and water and find out more about organisations which provide free advice and support to enable your business to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. You can also view strategies which address the issue of Climate Change in the South East Region.

  • Click here to read the Business Forum & Economic Partnership Climate Change Commitments (Word document)
  • Click here for a comprehensive guide on how to reduce water use in business and save money on water bills
  • Click here for BHEP's response to Brighton & Hove City Council’s Climate Change Action Plan August 2006 (Word document)
  • Click here for Brighton & Hove City Council Sustainability Strategy
  • Click here for Environment Agency Spotlight on Business Report
  • Click here for Green officiency - running a cost effective, environmentally aware office
  • Click here for the Green Purchasing Guide
  • Click here for South East England Regional Assembly Climate Change Implementation Plan
  • Click here for South East England Regional Development Agency Sustainable Business Strategy 06-09
  • Click here for The Better Business Guide to Energy Saving
  • Click here for The Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change
  • www.greengrantsmachine.co.uk - The Green Grants Machine is a new website designed to help businesses find funding to make the small changes that can make a big difference where the environment is concerned.
  • www.ecosys.org.uk:80/betre.htm - BETRE - a one-stop shop providing small to medium sized businesses (SME's) with environmental information, helping them reduce costs, improve profits and adhere to new legislation.
  • www.carbontrust.co.uk - Practical advice and support for businesses to help businesses and the public sector cut carbon emissions.
  • www.envirowise.gov.uk - Free, confidential advice for UK businesses enabling companies to increase profitability and reduce environmental impact
  • www.journeyon.co.uk Brighton & Hove City Council's sustainable transport campaign. Your one stop shop for travel information in Brighton & Hove. For real time bus and traffic information plus a unique journey planner. Smarter travel for Brighton & Hove
  • www.businesslink.gov.uk/southeast/howsustainable - Whether you are just starting up, running, or growing a business, this quick free sustainability checklist will help you assess where your business rates at the moment and will offer you some ideas and support to become even 'greener'
  • Click here for information on where to get advice on environmental issues


Business & Climate Change

  • Built environment
    King Alfred to get a face lift rather than complete makeover 13 June 2009
    A bright new vision for London Road 1 May 2009

  • Climate Change
    Environmentalists claim tax rise confirms government lack of interest in renewable energy 17 May 2009
    Council signals interest in UK energy-saving programme 14 May 2009
    Budget 2009 22 April 2009
    Free pilot to help local businesses prepare for the future 3 April 2009
    Economic Partnership counsels caution over green industries for the city 3 April 2009
    Low Carbon Industrial Strategy consultation 25 March 2009

  • Environmental Health
    Flu pandemic arrives. Businesses must be prepared. 1 May 2009

  • National policy
    Budget 2009 22 April 2009

  • Sustainability
    Green Wave Eco Festival Team up with Brighton's Low Carbon Carnival 25 May 2009
    Council signals interest in UK energy-saving programme 14 May 2009


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    Over 3 million more Brits to holiday in the UK 1 July 2009
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    Economic Partnership assists Justice Secretary's visit for Soapbox Debate 30 June 2009
    Queen's Road to get 30,000 sq ft of Grade A office space 30 June 2009
    Free Sustainable Business Programme 30 June 2009
    Amex Planning application submitted 29 June 2009
    Consultation on Local Development Framework amendments 29 June 2009
    Gala Bingo site appeal starts 28 June 2009
    Three scenarios for the recovery 28 June 2009
    Brighton & Hove's FE Colleges abandoned by LSC 28 June 2009
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    Tough times ahead for Councils? 26 June 2009
    Labour Party coming to Brighton 26 June 2009
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    State of the City address 25 June 2009
    HBA scores at the cricket 23 June 2009
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    City College Seeks Governors 22 June 2009
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    Hove Vacancy Rate drop for Q2 2009 20 June 2009
    What's bothering Sussex Businesses? 20 June 2009
    Record budget deficit in May 20 June 2009
    BID success in Dunfermline 19 June 2009
    Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) to attend the national launch of trailblazing work to manage Brighton & Hove's night time economy 19 June 2009
    Search is on for the Best Blooming Business in the City 19 June 2009
    Minutes of the North Laine Traders Association Street Reps Meeting 19 June 2009
    Increase in theft of personal belongings in the West Street and North Laine area 19 June 2009
    Launch of the 6th Brighton and Hove Business Awards (BAHBAs) 19 June 2009
    City College forms partnership with Sussex Cricket 19 June 2009
    Business Rate Supplements (BRS) will not be subject to a vote 19 June 2009
    Retail down in May 19 June 2009
    Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) bans prolific offender. 19 June 2009
    "Don't Get Burnt Conference" Confirms more Recession Support to local Communities Needed 18 June 2009
    Royal Alex appeal decision 18 June 2009
    Business Forum Chair wins national award 18 June 2009
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