Greater Manchester business support
Fully funded support for
Greater Manchester’s businesses
Greater Manchester Combined Authority have published a plan to achieve net zero by 2038 (full details of the plan can be found here). With business activity accounting for roughly a third of the region's carbon emissions, policymakers need to work with businesses to achieve this target - which represents a big opportunity for the sustainable supply chain.
It's not just about 'doing the right thing', either - engaging with sustainability measures can lead to reduced energy bills, improved climate resilience and increased sales for businesses in the UK; there's never been a better time to think green.
Green Economy has been working with local business owners to help them to decarbonise their businesses for over a decade, and together we have achieved:
If you are interested in exploring what sustainability might look like for your business, Green Economy is here to support you.
From 121 support and access to funding, right through to online resources to do it yourself, we offer a range of services to help you understand your carbon footprint, implement meaningful solutions to reduce it, and reap the benefits of a sustainable business.
As a Bee Net Zero partner, we’re proud to provide fully-funded support to organisations across Greater Manchester via the GM Business Growth Hub, where you can access a range of services at no cost to your business.
If your organisation is based in Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford or Wigan you may be eligible for fully funded support through our programme with GM Business Growth Hub.
In partnership with:
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
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