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Theme: Business Green Economy andSkills

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Actions in theme: Business Green Economy andSkills

Delivery of environmental business support via the Durham Business Growth programme (DBG)

On Track

Supporting County Durham businesses to save energy and carbon through the Durham Business Growth Programme

  • CERP3 Action CategoryBusiness Engagement
  • ReferenceB22
  • Target100 decarbonisation plans, 100 tonnes of CO2 ( E) savings; recorded number of BEEP interventions (DBGP phase 1). For the one year extension for the programme (1st April 205 – 31st March 2026) we have a target to achieve carbon savings of 50 tonnes.
  • Implementation StageDeliver
  • StatusOn Track
  • Progress UpdateThere are 18 companies working on Decarbonisation Plans. The Business Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) have completed 51 energy audits via the DBGP process. DBGP 1 was completed 1st April 2023-31st March 2025 (two years) and has achieved cumulative carbon savings of 202 tonnes from 10 companies. The DBGP has been extended until the 31st March 2026.
  • Expected Completion Date2026-03-31 00:00:00
  • Responsible OrganisationBusiness Durham
  • Carbon Footprint TypeCountywide
  • Countywide Carbon FootprintMed (>300 - 600 tonnes)
  • Actual Annual CO2 Saving23
  • CostWithin existing DBGP budget
  • Funding SecuredYes

Green Economy Events

On Track

Co-develop one green economy focussed event each year

  • CERP3 Action CategoryBusiness Engagement
  • ReferenceB4
  • TargetOne event per year
  • Implementation StageDeliver
  • StatusOn Track
  • Progress UpdateGet Set Green event took place on the 19th Feb 2025. Over 220 businesses attended. 37 Mainly County Durham exhibitors - mix of sustainability innovators, sustainable solutions providers and meet the buyer. Extensive media coverage including the BBC Look North. Planning for 2026 has commenced.
  • Expected Completion Date2025-03-31 00:00:00
  • Responsible OrganisationBusiness Durham
  • Carbon Footprint TypeCountywide
  • Countywide Carbon Footprint0 Enabling or Adaptation Action
  • Cost£5 to £10K per annum via DBG event budget
  • Funding SecuredYes