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A Net Zero Presentation

An exciting project for Barnsley businesses and organisations aiming to reduce carbon emissions and work towards Net Zero.

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Net Zero Barnsley allows participants access to thought-provoking insights from leading innovation and industry experts to give their business a competitive edge to grow, commercialise and thrive.

Over the last 22 months we’ve provided a series of in-person workshops, peer-to-peer networking and bespoke one-to-one support for fast growing and ambitious businesses.

Interested and want to find out more about our future offers?

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Here’s how we’re “Leading the Charge” towards Net Zero…

Through our previous Net Zero project we helped businesses all across Barnsley to reduce their carbon emissions and gain a greater understanding of Net Zero.

“Delta Adhesives, a provider of industrial sealants and fillers to the engineering market, have recently participated in the Net Zero Accelerator.”

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“Barnsley accountancy firm, gbac, has been supporting businesses across the UK for over 50 years.”

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“Bartec Auto ID, a market leader in tire pressure monitoring systems and waste management systems, recently participated in the Net Zero Accelerator.”

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“Barnsley fish and chip shop owner, Craig Butcher, is leading the way in making the nation’s favourite dish as eco-friendly as possible.”

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What is Net Zero Barnsley?

Net Zero Barnsley is a project of free and intensive support delivered from The Business Village, the Home of Net Zero. It is designed exclusively for 48 innovative businesses and organisations in the Barnsley area who have high-impact potential for contributing to the UK’s Net Zero carbon emission targets.

One-to-one coaching

Businessees received bespoke one-to-one support and advice from a dedicated business coach.

In-person workshops

Business owners attended free tailored workshops giving them the latest expert insights and enabling them to take action.

Peer-to-peer Networks

Collaborate with like-minded groups of 12 inspirational business leaders in Barnsley.

Net Zero Barnsley is part of the Low Carbon Project, a project part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Sheffield City Council is the accountable body for the South Yorkshire region. The Low Carbon project has received £3,445,606 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

Meet some of the delivery team from #NetZeroBarnsley…

Through our previous Net Zero project we helped businesses all across Barnsley to reduce their carbon emissions and work towards Net Zero.

Shaine Gill-Ohrt

Innovation Expert

Why should you join Net Zero Barnsley…

  • Understand your Net Zero priorities and how to take action
  • Quickly adapt to increasing government Net Zero regulations and contractor pressure
  • Gain a competitive edge and boost your reputation as a green business
  • Increase profits, cut production costs and find energy efficient measures
  • Enhance your supply chain credentials by integrating sustainability into procurement
  • Expand your business by developing new innovative solutions to sell into the growing ‘Net Zero’ market
  • Meet growing consumer demand for environmentally-friendly products and services

What does Net Zero Barnsley offer?

Net Zero Barnsley offers a series of in-person workshops, peer-to-peer networking and bespoke one-to-one support for fast growing and ambitious businesses.

Allowing participants to access thought-provoking insights from leading innovation and industry experts to give their business a competitive edge to grow, commercialise and thrive.

  1. 1. Diagnostic

    You’ll get introduced to a Cohort Facilitator, learning how to make the most of Net Zero Barnsley and allowing you to evaluate your business growth and innovation aspirations.

  2. 2. Innovation Support

    We’ll help you to build an action plan and execute your Net Zero priorities.

  3. 3. Group Training Sessions + Peer Group

    You’ll get opportunities to attend comprehensive workshops alongside your peers to gain insights, identify roadblocks, evaluate opportunities and share best practice. Learn, share, grow!

  4. 4. Innovation Coaching

    All support is tailored to your industry and the support your business requires, work one-to-one with a dedicated Net Zero business coach to fast-track your results.

  5. 5. Stay on Track

    Attend a review meeting with your Local Growth Manager and the cohort facilitator. Discuss what’s next for the business and how we can help.

Don’t just take our word for it…

Our participation is helping us gain a competitive edge and boosting our reputation as a green business.

Adrian Waite, Chief Executive Barnsley Business and Innovation Centre Limited

Informative and Insightful! New ideas to consider and use and different ways of thinking about how to frame the subject matter.

Kevin Mills, HSEQ Manager. Balmoral Tanks Limited.

This project will help Brebur develop our sustainability strategy and business generally to be a market leader in this area and work towards the Government’s Net Zero 2050 target.

Nicholas Roffey, Commercial Manager. Brebur Limited

Want to find out more?

To express your interest and find out more about NetZero Barnsley please take a couple of minutes to fill in the simple form on the button below… We’ll get straight back to you!

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