Lancashire SMEs are being encouraged to attend an event to find out how low energy practices and processes can help reduce the county’s carbon footprint.
The launch of the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) Making Carbon Work (MaCaW) project takes place on Tuesday, 12 June, between 8.30am and 11.00am, at the University’s Media Factory.
The project is an industry and academic collaboration and is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and supported by Boost; Lancashire’s business growth hub.
It will help businesses to identify opportunities to improve energy performance, reduce energy wastage and identify potential areas where low carbon technology can be installed to reduce CO2e emissions.
The process comprises four stages involving workshops to explore ideas and initiatives, site visits, energy audits and the creation and implementation of an action plan.
"By working together, Lancashire SMEs can have a significant impact on the region’s carbon footprint"
For eligible SMEs, a 50 per cent match funded grant up to the value of £8,000 for the purchase of low carbon technology is also available.
Mark Nelson, Business Engagement Officer at MaCaW, said: “By working together, Lancashire SMEs can have a significant impact on the region’s carbon footprint. The project aims to engage organisations in implementing low energy practices and processes to reduce their carbon burden, as well as making significant cost savings. I’d encourage people to come along and see how the project could benefit them.”
Anyone interested in attending the event can register here.
For more details about the event or project, contact wastemanagement@uclan.ac.uk or 01772 895970.