Energy Saving and Sustainable Business: Changes That Make a Difference

This practical session, led by Caroline Hearne and Ainsley Mullen from Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, explores what sustainability really means for small and early-stage businesses and how you can start embedding it into your day-to-day operations.

Whether you’re developing a new idea, reviewing how you work, or looking to reduce your environmental impact, this session will give you clear, practical guidance to help you make responsible and sustainable choices, often saving money as well.

The session will introduce key sustainability principles and explore how businesses can operate more responsibly, with a focus on energy use, environmental impact and long-term resilience.


What we’ll cover:

• Business sustainability essentials – what is it and why do we need to consider it?
• Energy efficiency and environmental impact
• Wider benefits and opportunities

This session is ideal for pre-start and early-stage businesses, as well as anyone considering self-employment or trading with sustainability and environmental responsibility in mind. It’s designed to raise awareness and support businesses to start and grow in a more sustainable way. 

Accessibility

Long stay parking is available in the underground car park at the Redcar Civic Centre. 

Please note, registration for each session expires 24 hours prior to the session. If you wish to attend but registration has closed, please contact us on the details provided.

If you’re having any trouble registering for the sessions, would like to bring a guest or you’d like to discuss anything in more detail, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us via the details below:
 
Email: business@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Telephone: 01642 444 366