Free net zero workshops will be delivered exclusively to businesses across Wealden to encourage them to do their bit to save the planet.

The 90-minute sessions will be led by Clean Growth UK, a pioneering university-led innovation network, on behalf of Wealden District Council to help businesses along their net zero journey.

Each session is interactive with a Q&A and all sessions are online and free to attend. Each session will have a theme and the dates and times are below.

What is Net Zero and how do you get there?

15 January 2024, 9.30am – 11.00am

How can you drive down energy costs and help save the planet at the same time?

22 January 2024, 9.30am - 11:00am

Building a workforce fit for a net zero future.

29 January 2024, 9.30am - 11:00am

Councillor Paul Coleshill, Alliance for Wealden (Liberal Democrat), and lead councillor for Climate Change and Economy, said, “We are pleased to be working with Clean Growth UK at the University of Brighton to offer our local businesses free net zero workshops. These workshops will make it easier for companies to learn how to achieve net zero, drive down their energy costs and build a workforce fit for a net zero future.”

Zoë Osmond, Director, at Clean Growth UK said: "It's never been clearer that small and medium-sized businesses have a huge amount to gain, and to contribute, in the race to combat climate change. Clients from business-to-business to individual consumers are demanding green approaches and asking informed questions about your Net Zero plans. Staff are increasingly attracted by employers with genuine planet friendly credentials."

The sessions will be covered by two facilitators, a Clean Growth UK team member and Adam Bastock, small business climate change expert and Founder of Small99. To view the event page and details for how to book, visithttps://www.clean-growth.uk/events/net-zero-workshops-for-wealden/

Editor’s notes:

Clean Growth UK is a pioneering university-based network of forward-thinking green businesses.

We can help you get new products to market faster, decarbonise your business, and hone your commercial skills. Everything you need to

drive your net zero mission, all free or heavily subsidised. Tackling the climate crisis demands disruptive thinking and decisive action. Our Innovation Accelerator is designed to help you design, develop, and refine innovative green products, services, and business processes. It’s an integral part of our Net Zero 360 package, providing the expertise, equipment and facilities needed to transform products, services and processes for net-zero.