New record for smaller businesses equity investment
Equity investment in the UK’s smaller businesses increased by 88 per cent in 2021 to £18.1bn revealed by the recently published British Business Bank’s annual Small Business Equity Tracker. The Bank supported 18% of all announced UK equity deals in 2021, and can offer finance options for small businesses looking to improve the energy efficiency of their…
Does your organisation have an energy champion?
We all have a part to play when it comes to mitigating climate change. Increasingly employees want to work in an ethical business that’s conscious of its environmental impact and committed to reducing its carbon footprint. This is often a key factor in winning new business as well as recruiting and retaining highly skilled and…
Only 5 fully funded spaces remain for medium-sized businesses – UK CRF (Ended June 2022)
This support offer has come to an end as of June 2022. There are now only 5 fully funded spaces remaining for medium-size businesses (50-249 employees, or with an annual turnover of €2-10 million,) and only 1 space for a large business seeking to take action on energy use or installation of renewables and low…
Step 1: Assess
A recent survey revealed that while most SME firms want to reduce their environmental impact and improve climate resilience, two-thirds don’t believe they have the right skills and knowledge to do so in-house. Key knowledge gaps include: Measuring current energy usage and identifying ways to improve the energy performance of your commercial buildings is a…
One in three SMEs investing in EV infrastructure in the next year, says NatWest
Around 15% of those surveyed by the banking giant said that they had already invested in EV infrastructure, including electric car fleets or charging points. This number is expected to more than double in the next year, with a further 20% of SMEs planning to invest in this area by 2023. “Energy prices and global…
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