Greater Manchester faces major environmental challenges that threaten the health and prosperity of the region. Action is being taken to mitigate the impact of climate change through a 5-year environment plan to achieve net zero by 2038. Full details of the plan can be found here.

With business activity accounting for roughly a third of the region’s carbon emissions, we will only achieve this goal if policymakers work together with businesses to achieve this.

Green Economy has been working with local business owners to help them to decarbonise their businesses, together we have achieved:

2.2 million tonnes C02e reduction
£500 million saved in energy, material and waste costs

If you need to consider your net zero strategy Green Economy is here to support you.

How can we support your business?

From 121 support and access to funding, right through to online resources to do it yourself, we offer a range of services to help you understand your carbon footprint, implement meaningful solutions to reduce it, and reap the benefits of a sustainable business.

As a Bee Net Zero partner, we’re proud to provide fully-funded support to organisations across Greater Manchester via the GM Business Growth Hub, where you can access a range of services at no cost to your business.

Is your business eligible for fully funded support to cut carbon and reduce costs?

If your organisation is based in Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan you may be eligible for fully funded support through our programme with GM Business Growth Hub.

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This project is part funded by 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 local 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