Published on: 03 June 2021
The Together for Our Planet ‘Business Climate Leaders’ campaign encourages small and micro businesses to commit to cutting their emissions in half by 2030 and to net-zero by 2050 or sooner through the new UK Business Climate Hub.
Small businesses can use the hub to find practical tools, resources and advice to understand their emissions and develop a plan to tackle them, as well as providing ideas for steps they can take. The campaign was launched on Friday by the Prime Minister and Business Secretary.
Businesses who commit by signing up to the SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) Climate Commitment will be recognised by the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign and will be joining governments, big businesses, cities, regions, and universities around the world that share the same mission.
The Business Climate Leaders campaign is the latest phase of the government’s UK-wide Together For Our Planet campaign, which is encouraging everyone, including small businesses, to do their bit to cut carbon emissions and help us get to net-zero by 2050.
What are the benefits of making the commitment?
Taking action on climate change will help businesses grow, seize new opportunities, create new jobs, encourage investment and adapt against the challenges of a changing planet. Reducing emissions can also lower businesses’ running costs, save them money and attract new customers – ultimately helping them maintain a competitive advantage locally and globally.
Signing up to the official SME Climate Commitment via the UK Business Climate Hub means small businesses will get access to assets and promotional materials to publicise their pledge, so they can show prospective customers evidence of their climate credentials. They will also be included on the UK Business Climate Hub’s list of businesses who have signed up and have the chance to feature in the campaign.
To find out more and sign up, visit the UK Business Climate Hub.