LCCI Patron Member CIBC, are committed to making sustainability a reality for their clients and the communities they serve. CIBC have built a market-leading Renewables franchise to provide their clients with expert advice, capital and access to capital markets.

SSE have partnered with technology group Wärtsilä, to deliver a 50 / 100 MWh energy storage system in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The battery will be the first to be connected directly to the transmission network by SSE’s new solar and battery division. It will support access to clean, reliable energy by balancing the intermittency of renewables.

For certain categories of UK organisations, carbon reporting, net zero migration planning, and eventual net zero status are now mandated by law. There are many providers of carbon footprint reports (CFR), often with a convincing sales pitch and testimonials. LCCI Member Auditel, explains the ways in which they differ and why all CFRs are not created equal.

LCCI Member, Heart of the City, is providing a free online course for all micro, small and medium businesses that are based – or have significant operations – in the City of London, to help them reduce their carbon footprint and get to net zero. The course is fully-funded by the City of London Corporation, and is part of their strategy to reach net zero by 2040.

We’re delighted to share Advanced UK’s podcast on sustainability within business, featuring three of LCCI’s Environment, Sustainability and Green Growth Committee Members. Joe Gallagher of Advanced UK, Maggie Berry of Heart of the City and Mark Jenkinson of Crystal Associates discuss the challenges and opportunities for SMEs to embrace and help make a significant impact with sustainability.

Deri Reed opened The Warren in 2016 with sustainable and ethical goals in mind, and with the need lead by example and looked into switching to green energy.

LCCI Members recently went behind the scenes at Canada Water to hear how LCCI Patron Member British Land is creating the most sustainable town centre in the UK – a joint venue with AustralianSuper and in partnership with Southwark Council.

The UK needs to reduce its carbon emissions by 60% by 2035 and achieve net zero by 2050. These targets are a challenge for most SMEs, that makes the 99.9% of the UK’s business population. LCCI Member The University of East London provides guidance on how we can start our journey towards net zero.