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 to reduce their carbon emissions in line with these goals.
Our Sustainability group is here to help you understand the requirements and actively protect the planet through useful resources, tools and events.
There are a number of funding options available that have been specifically designed to improve the sustainability of small businesses. As well as support from the government, there are several banks and organisations across the UK offering small business grants, loans and incentives.
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.
SSE carbon calculator helps identifying and measuring different emissions, and let you know where you could make changes and reductions.
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 businesses are working together to tackle net zero carbon and other climate emergencies. Read the latest announcements in the capital here.
This is a simple tool to support businesses consider their own environmental impact and what action they could take to mitigate it.
Chaired by Mark Jenkinson, Director, Crystal Associates, the Committee comprises of members with experience and expertise in a variety of related disciplines. 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.
Veolia is a world leader in environmental services. Our experience spans energy, water, and waste management. We employ more than 14,000 people in the UK alone and lead the sector with a substantial and transformative influence on the growth of the circular economy.
For this year's Great British Beach Clean, we headed to Queenhithe Beach for our annual clean-up in partnership with LCCI Patron Member and Sustainability Programme Partner, Veolia UK. Members of our Sustainability Committee, representatives from the Veolia and LCCI team, and members of our wider business community came together with a shared goal: helping to keep London's waterways and riverside spaces clean. Together, the group collected an impressive 26.1kg of litter, surpassing last year's total and demonstrating the power of collective action.
We're pleased to share that applications are open for Responsible Business Essentials, a practical six-month programme delivered by LCCI Member Heart of the City, a charity that has supported thousands of SMEs over the past 20 years to become more responsible, resilient, and sustainable businesses. Designed specifically for SMEs, the programme helps businesses strengthen leadership, support their people, improve environmental resilience, and create positive impact. Participants will learn from expert practitioners, connect with a network of like-minded businesses, and develop a tailored Responsible Business Action Plan to help future-proof their organisation.
Whether you're looking to attract and retain talent, respond to customer expectations, manage risk, build credibility, or unlock new opportunities for growth, this programme provides the tools and support to turn ambition into action.
Net-zero is a topic on the tip of everyone’s tongues, and rightly so. The UK is legally bound to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and the Mayor of London has also set ambitious aims for London to be a net-zero carbon city by 2030, all to prevent severe climate disruption.
But what actually is ‘net-zero’, and how do we achieve this?
LCCI has pulled together this guide to explain what net-zero really means, why it matters, and how Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can take practical steps today.
Sustainability is nolonger just about what we buy but how it reaches us. Jose Panos, Managing Director of ICP Logitistics, explains in London Business Matters.
Our latest report explores the state of commercial retrofitting of buildings in London, revealing low uptake despite its critical role in achieving net-zero goals.
LCCI has launched our latest report looking at the pivotal role of sustainable finance in facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy, with a particular focus on its impact on London’s businesses. It provides a detailed analysis of the barriers that SMEs face in accessing green finance and offers targeted recommendations to bridge these gaps.
We're delighted that Quantum Renewable Innovation won the Sustainability Award at the SME London Business Awards 2026. Think you've got what it takes to win the Sustainability Award? Entries are now open for the SME London Business Awards 2027. Our criterion to win the award is simple – tell us how you work to reduce or remove the harmful impact that products and/or services have on the environment.
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.
LCCI’s Aviation ‘Green Skies’ Programme explores London’s aviation landscape and how it can become better prepared to meet the challenges of today for the needs of tomorrow and showcases why it is so vital that aviation becomes sustainable, given its importance to the UK economy.
LCCI is the capital’s most representative business organisation – with members spanning small to multinational organisations, we reflect the broad interests of London businesses to policymakers, decision makers and opinion formers at every level.
