Growing West Yorkshire's green economy

Fully-funded support to grow the green technologies and services sector in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. 

Leeds

Access new sales and grow your business

Installers, suppliers and innovators of green technology products and services have an enormous role to play in supporting West Yorkshire's 2038 net zero ambition

Demand for experienced suppliers of solar panels, heat pumps, green building technologies and numerous other products and services will only increase over the next two decades, and this new programme is West Yorkshire will ensure your business is equipped to seize this opportunity.

Over the last year Green Economy members have received 285 new sales opportunities, worth more than £126 million, accessing new business around environmental reporting, home and commercial retrofit projects, nature based developments and a range of other sustainable products.

We've been commissioned by West Yorkshire Combined Authority to grow the local green technologies sector, which means your business can join Green Economy today at no cost to your business - saving a minimum of £20 per month.

Support innovation

Adopt new products and processes to drive business growth. 

Boost productivity

Streamline your operation to increase your competitiveness. 

Win more work

Enter new markets and access new sales opportunities. 

Tackle climate change

Accelerate the transition to net zero with green products and services. 

Green Business Growth

Work with a business growth specialist to identify business models, markets and techniques to scale and grow your operation. Support includes: 

  • Business strategy and financial planning
  • Sales and marketing
  • Market analysis and intelligence
  • Leadership and workforce development
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Access new sales opportunities

Green tech installers, suppliers and providers based in West Yorkshire can create a free profile on Green Economy's Marketplace - raising the profile of your products and services to potential buyers. In addition, when you sign up, you'll receive a weekly roundup of new sales and tenders from across the UK. 

If you have a West Yorkshire postcode use code WY to claim free membership. 

Membership

Training and events

Join networking events and training courses to raise your profile, build new knowledge and meet potential buyers. Our event programme includes: 

  • Green Leaders - bitesize online training to develop your business
  • Peer networking - collaborate with peers to seize new opportunities
  • Meet the buyer - invitations to sales and networking events
Book your next event

To apply for support

Create a Marketplace profile or complete this form. 

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

Terms and conditions

This offer is applicable to eligible businesses based in West Yorkshire (Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield). Build membership, usually priced between £20-£70 per calendar month) is funded at no cost to your business until 31/03/2025. 

Green Economy will contact you prior to this end of this period to arrange for your membership to continue at cost, or automatically move your membership to the free Spark package on 1 April 2024, after which you will no longer be eligible to receive additional 'Build' membership benefits, including the weekly round up of new sales. 

Eligible businesses include those listed on the Green Economy Marketplace taxonomy. 

For more information contact Green Economy using the form above.