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Environment, Sustainability and Green Growth

The UK economy is legally bound to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and reduce carbon emissions by 60% by 2035 from today’s levels. The Mayor of London has also set ambitious aims for London to be a zero-carbon city by 2030. This means businesses and industry will have to act now to reduce their carbon emissions accordingly.

LCCI is committed to supporting members of all sizes reduce their carbon emissions. We are providing a wide range of initiatives to help businesses on the road to net zero. On this hub you will find resources and tools to help you understand the requirements and become greener.

Helping your Business Reach Net Zero

SME Support

A national initiative with a specific focus on SMEs. The hub provides various tools, resources and support to manage your businesses transition to net zero.

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Carbon Calculator

SSE carbon calculator helps identify and measure different emissions, and let you know where you could make changes and reductions.

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Business Requirements

Legal requirements and policy changes, coupled with an increase in pressure from consumers and suppliers means it’s more important than ever that you know what requirements may impact your business.

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UK Business Climate Hub

The UK Business Climate Hub is a collaboration between the UK Government, businesses and business groups across the UK that offers advice, services and training to help business take climate action

London Focused Announcements

London businesses are working together to tackle net zero carbon and other climate emergencies. Read the latest announcements in the capital here.

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HSBC Sustainability Assessment Tool

This is a simple tool to support businesses consider their own environmental impact and what action they could take to mitigate it.

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ESGG Updates and Events

SSE Energy Solutions Initiative

LCCI Patron SSE introduces a £15m fund to assist businesses with high energy bills. Targeting customers of SSE Energy Solutions, the initiative supports those affected by 2022's record wholesale energy prices, offering credits, and promoting energy efficiency through smart meters.

Supporting the Aviation Sector to Decarbonise

LCCI's report on sustainable aviation has called on the Government to accelerate and prioritise the transition to clean jet fuels to remain globally competitive. This report highlights the urgency to expedite the plans for developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel plants in the UK.

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Great British Beach Clean

In September 2023 LCCI's ESGG group took part in the Great British Beach Clean. Members joined us to clear the litter and plastic from Queenhithe Beach by the Millennium Bridge. A rewarding afternoon helping to make our seas cleaner.

BCC: Green Innovation

The Chambers of Commerce network is leading the way in developing green innovation accelerators and providing training and support on Net Zero. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) hub provides businesses with insight, support and best practices, allowing them to understand how they can best make their contribution and what is expected of them.

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Mayor launches new £500 million Green Finance Fund

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a new £500 million fund to help organisations achieve net zero by 2030. The Green Finance Fund will support projects delivering benefits in either energy efficiency, clean transport or renewable energy and is open to organisations in the GLA Group, any of London’s 32 local authorities, social housing providers, NHS bodies, universities and colleges.

Greening your Business

Aled Humphreys, Director of Business Energy at SSE Energy Solutions, writes about how businesses can transition to net zero by 2050 with the right guidance and support.

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LCCI's Environment, Sustainability and Green Growth Committee

Meet the Committee Members

Chaired by Mark Jenkinson, Director, Crystal Associates, the Committee comprises of sixteen members. The group supports London’s development as a centre of excellence for environment, sustainability and green growth through both a multi sector and sector specific approach.

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LCCI's Environment, Sustainability and Green Growth Programme Partners

CIBC

CIBC is a leading and well-diversified North American-based financial institution built upon focused ESG principles, innovative thinking and leading technology and is committed to creating enduring value for our clients, team, communities and shareholders. In the UK and Europe, CIBC Capital Markets provides best-in-class insight, advice and execution across corporate banking.

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SSE Energy Solutions

Part of SSE plc, the UK and Ireland's largest renewable electricity generator, SSE Energy Solutions provides gas and electricity to 500,000 business premises across the UK. SSE Energy Solutions also invests in, builds and connects localised flexible infrastructure to drive the long-term performance of energy assets.

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Policy and Consultations

LCCI Policy Reports

Our role is to explore and highlight issues impacting the continued economic growth, success and prosperity of Global London. Many of our publications focus on the green growth agenda covering sustainability and the environment.

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Responding to Consultations

LCCI's Environment, Sustainability and Green Growth Committee draw on LCCI Members’ experience and expertise to contribute regularly to consultations, inquiries and debates. We welcomes the views and opinions of LCCI Members.

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Energy Security Strategy

The Energy Security Strategy sets out how Great Britain will accelerate homegrown power for greater energy independence. The strategy outlines the steps it intends to take to reduce the UK’s reliance on imported energy supplies and make the UK more energy resilient.

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Building Regulations and Net Zero

In July 2022, an uplift to Part L of the new Building Regulations came into force. The regulations will drive improvement in energy efficiency in buildings in the run up to the Future Homes Standard and Future Buildings Standard policies coming into force in 2025.

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Net Zero and Green Energy Event Interview

Nikki Flanders, Managing Director of SSE Energy Customer Solutions speaks about Net Zero, green energy, and SSE supporting LCCI’s Environment, Sustainability, and Green Growth business group.

How LCCI Members are tackling Climate Change

Member Spotlight

In this section we highlight the incredible work LCCI Members are doing to create a greener future. Businesses have a vital role to play in the green growth agenda, and we are pleased to showcase member companies who are already successfully engaged in the lowering their carbon emissions.

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International Green Growth Opportunities

Innovate UK EDGE

Innovate UK EDGE is the UK innovation agency’s resource for innovative businesses from any sector who are ambitious to grow further and scale. Our specialists offer one-to-one, bespoke and intensive support and coaching.

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Join London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

From innovative SMEs to global corporations, becoming a member of the Chamber provides businesses with a wealth of opportunities across London. Raise your profile at our premier B2B events. Grow your network through facilitated introductions or connect with like-minded professionals through our free app.

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