Climate Change for business

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and carbon dioxide (CO₂) is its leading contributor. Businesses have a crucial role to play in reducing emissions and building a more sustainable future. Whether you're just starting your sustainability journey or looking to deepen your impact, there are plenty of tools, networks and funding opportunities available to help.

Below you'll find a selection of resources designed to support businesses of all sizes in becoming more environmentally responsible while also saving money, improving efficiency and enhancing reputation.

Local guidance and toolkits

If you're a business based in the borough, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council offers a comprehensive sustainability toolkit tailored to organisations of all sizes. The Basingstoke Green team can visit your business to carry out a review and provide practical advice on how to reduce carbon emissions and operate more sustainably.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has a number of tips on their website. It runs a Sustainability Action Network and the Hampshire’s Green Potential event.

The Basingstoke Business for Good Verification is a locally run practical and accessible verification process that helps guide businesses towards making positive impacts on people, the planet and the community. It is a step on the journey towards becoming ISO14001 or B Corp Certified that provides an impact at a local level.

Connect and learn

Looking to learn from others and share ideas? The North Hampshire Sustainable Business Network is a collaborative initiative led by local businesses, authorities, and the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. It offers free half-day workshops and expert resources specifically designed for small to medium-sized enterprises.

For a networking event with sustainability at its core take a look at People, Planet, Pint. This is an informal meet up for those working, and interested in the net zero, B Corp and environmental space. Find the next Basingstoke event here.

Additional resources to explore

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) offers sustainability resources and guidance to help small businesses thrive while reducing their environmental impact.

The Environment Centre (tEC) is a one-stop shop for environmental information in the south of England, offering practical support for businesses, schools, community groups and individuals.

The UK Business Climate Hub is a national initiative backed by the UK government and business groups, helping SMEs take climate action. It’s also the UK partner of the global SME Climate Hub.

The Sustainable Business Partnership helps businesses embed sustainability using frameworks like ISO 14001, net zero and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They also specialise in turning ESG data into meaningful communications for stakeholders, customers and communities.

Why sustainability matters for your business

Putting your green commitments at the heart of your strategic business plans and incorporating them into your objectives brings real benefits from financial savings to enhanced reputation and long-term resilience.