BT is encouraging the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses to halve CO2e emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050 through a new partnership with the UK Business Climate Hub (UKBCH), a joint government/industry initiative.
Analysis by Sage suggests that the UK’s 5.5 million SMBs account for 44% of non-household emissions, making their role in tackling the climate crisis critical to the UK’s chances of hitting net zero by 2050. Halving emissions in the next six years could prevent 280 million tonnes of CO2e from entering the atmosphere.
As an industry partner and member of the UKBCH Advisory Board, BT will help set SMEs on a path to net zero by making free resources available on the UK Business Climate Hub and by encouraging them to make a pledge to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, achieve net zero emissions before 2050, and report progress on these goals annually.
Chris Sims, Managing Director, Small and Medium Business at BT, said: “We know that many of our small business customers struggle to find the time, the funding or the guidance to help them prioritise sustainability. With the UK Business Climate Hub, we are beginning our journey to reach more businesses with free tools and practical support to help them set the foundations for a greener future and ultimately reach Net Zero.”
These resources include net zero plans for individual SMEs, free carbon footprint calculators, online training and the Seven Steps to Sustainability guide.
