We are committed to helping businesses rise to the climate challenge. Starting your journey can be daunting, but our hub provides insights, support and best practice to help you build a greener future for your business.
From banning single-use plastic in the office to investing in renewable assets there are lots of ways to improve your business's green credentials.
BCC and Lloyds Bank have put together some practical top tips for businesses across a range of areas.
We live in an era where everyone is now aware of the increasing impact of climate change. In partnership with Lloyds Bank, we have launched a new report which explores the key changes which are needed to help business hit Net Zero.
The recommendations are the result of a six-month deep dive into the reasons holding firms back from reaching Net Zero.
In the midst of a cost of doing business crisis, firms are reluctant to sink their money into Net Zero technologies and energy efficiencies when the commercial pay-off appears uncertain. Yet if we get this right then it will be a huge opportunity for UK Plc. This report sets out how we can achieve that.
In the Autumn of 2022, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) – the UK’s statutory independent advisor on climate change – convened an ‘Advisory Group on Business’ (AGB), comprised of senior leaders from a range of sectors, regions and experience across the UK. The group was set up to provide solutions from the business community to keep the UK’s Net Zero commitment on track.
In June 2023, the group, chaired by Shevaun Haviland Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, sent a report to the CCC for consideration.
It will now consider the findings before making its final recommendations to UK government.
The 53 Accredited Chambers of Commerce can be found in every region and nation of the UK.
We also have a comprehensive international network of almost 80 British Chambers of Commerce and business groups located in every continent across the world.
Learn about the inspiring green initiatives that are happening across our Chamber Network.
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Circular Glasgow is an initiative of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. It is a movement to inspire businesses of all sizes to innovate and become future-proof by adopting circular strategies. Connecting companies across the city, they help open up new revenue streams, increase competitive advantage and realise financial savings using a range of practical initiatives.
A circular economy is one in which every product is created with the intent of extending its lifespan and adding value wherever possible through this process. It is a direct challenge to the current ‘take, make, dispose’ linear economy mentality.
Watch their original film ’Challenge the Gap’ in partnership with WaterBear Network and discover more about circular economy.
Our Chamber Business Awards is one of the showpiece events in the business calendar, recognising and promoting the best of British business.
The Planet Saver – Green Business of the Year is awarded to an organisation with sustainability at the heart of their business. They are fully committed to sustainable best practice and making the world a better and safer place.
The 28th UN Climate Change Conference, takes place in the United Arab Emirates from 30 November – 12 December 2023. This is a key date for the international community to come together and set out how to meet the Climate Challenge as a planet.
The Chamber Network will be actively taking part in COP28 events and initiatives. Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, see how our Chamber Network took part in COP events on the world stage in 2021 and 2022.