East Coast Carbon Efficiency Project

The East Coast Carbon Efficiency (ECCE) project is offering eligible small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Suffolk Coastal and rural Waveney, the opportunity to save money by making resource efficiencies, improve the sustainability of their supply chain, access finance and gain recognition for their carbon reduction efforts through a local environmental accreditation.

The project is continuing to make a difference to businesses who have been audited with savings of over £400,000 per annum already identified. Two grants of £2,000 have also been given along with 18 Suffolk Carbon Charter accreditations currently under review.

The project in a snapshot

Over the next three years:

• The project will support 200 eligible SMEs with energy and green procurement reports and an action plan. Follow-up support and guidance to implement any recommended measures will also provided;
• 120 SMEs will be offered grant funding to co-invest in resource efficiency measures and green procurement activities alongside investment from the SME;
• 100 SMEs within the target area will be offered the Suffolk Carbon Charter accreditation

Further information

Additional information on the project, including eligibility, can be found in an Frequently Asked Questions section.

To take part in the project please contact the Project Co-ordinator on 01502 523393 or email ecce@groundwork.org.uk.  They will then talk you through the service, check your eligibility and make arrangements for a free review.

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