Actions for Businesses

Apply for a green business grant

As a business in Teignbridge you may be eligible to apply for a green business grant to help with the cost of buying and installing equipment to reduce your energy costs and your carbon footprint.

Equipment can include LED lighting, low energy heat systems, heat pumps, solar panels and double/triple glazing of windows and doors.

The closing date for applications is 12 August 2024.

Find out more and how to apply for on the Teignbridge District Council website

Climate Champions

Nominate an individual or team within your business to be responsible for creating and implementing your organisation’s carbon action plan. 

Calculate your Carbon Footprint

Measure your carbon footprint using the SME Carbon Footprint Calculator or create your own using Government Guidance to identify your carbon hotspots and set carbon performance benchmarks. 

Christmas Day in July

Businesses often use the least energy on Christmas Day when things are switched off and unplugged. 

Save money and energy by replicating this throughout the year by temporarily switching off electrical items one-by-one to see if you can get your smart meter to display zero. 

This will help you and your staff understand how your business uses energy and how you can all make changes.

Encourage your employees to walk or cycle to work

For short and medium distance journeys, encourage your staff and customers to reach your business without using their car.

If employees are cycling, consider providing secure, visible, and well-lit cycle storage and shower and changing facilities.

Check what’s in your bin

Are you recycling everything you can as a business?

If you’re looking to do more and save money conduct a waste audit using the WRAP Waste Audit for Business guidance to check what you’re throwing away. Involve your customers, suppliers, and staff to reduce your waste footprint.