Green 4 business

Business Transition to Net Zero

What does it offer?

The Business Transition to Net Zero Grant is aimed at businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk with ambitions to reduce their carbon footprint and increase productivity. Grants between £25k and £100k are available, with a maximum intervention rate of 20% of the cost of capital developments. To be awarded the minimum of £25k, you must show total project costs of at least £125k.

Who funds and administers it?

This grant is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by New Anglia Growth Hub in partnership with Suffolk County Council.

Green Heat Network Fund

What does it offer?

The Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) is a 3-year, £288 million capital grant fund that will support the commercialisation and construction of new low and zero-carbon (LZC) heat networks (including the supply of cooling) and the retrofitting and expansion of existing heat networks. It aims to develop and grow the heat network market and address some of the challenges of decarbonising the UK’s heat sector.

Who funds and administers it?

This government grant is delivered by Heat Network Transformation Programme (HNTP).

Closing date

29 November 2024 at 10:59pm

Clean and Green Awards 2025

The East Anglia Clean and Green Awards celebrate the businesses, individuals, and communities across East Anglia making meaningful strides in sustainability, ecology, and agriculture.

From energy innovation to eco-friendly farming and recycling to community-led initiatives, there's an award for everyone, whether you're a large company, a small business, or an individual championing a greener future.

Award categories

• Behaviour Change Campaign of the Year
• Biodiversity Protection Award
• Circular and Recycling Award
• Community Champion of the Year
• Educational Trailblazer Award
• Energy Innovation Award
• Game Changer of the Year
• Net Zero Award
• Project of the Year
• Supply Chain Champion
• Sustainable Workplace of the Year
• Sustainability Strategy Award

Entries are open from Wednesday 30 October to Sunday 15 December.

Start-up: Journey to net zero

Date: Tuesday 26 November 2024

Time: 10am to 11:30am

Location: online

Start-up is a free business training programme for those looking to start their own business or go self-employed in Norfolk. It's also for early stage businesses that have started within the last 24 months and would benefit from training and support.

Delivered by trainers from MENTA Business, the programme consists of four sessions covering key aspects of starting a business:

• business planning
• marketing
• bookkeeping
• journey to net zero