Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a new partnership with the University of Worcester Business School to support local businesses in their journey toward Net Zero. This collaboration aims to empower Worcester’s business community with the tools, knowledge and support they need to reduce their carbon footprint and make lasting environmental change.
The initiative sits under Worcester BID’s wider Green Space campaign, which champions a greener, more sustainable city centre. Through expert-led workshops, toolkits, guidance, and one-to-one support, businesses will gain practical advice on how to make positive changes that are both environmentally responsible and commercially viable.
Samantha McCarthy, Worcester BID CEO said, “At Worcester BID, we recognise the vital role our businesses play in shaping a greener future for the city. This partnership with the University of Worcester Business School marks a significant step forward in equipping our local businesses with the practical tools and expert support they need to take meaningful climate action. Together, we’re not only working toward Net Zero, but we’re also building a more resilient, forward-thinking city centre where sustainability and business success go hand in hand.”
As one of the UK’s most sustainable universities, the University of Worcester Business School brings a wealth of expertise to the project, helping to demystify sustainability practices and make carbon reduction accessible to businesses of all sizes and sectors.
Participating businesses will have access to:
- Step-by-step guides to reducing emissions and energy use
- Free training sessions and Net Zero workshops
- Sustainability checklists tailored to their sector
- Signposting to funding opportunities and local green initiatives
- Recognition for their sustainability efforts through BID-led promotion
Dr Kay Emblen-Perry, Principal Lecturer, Sustainable Management and Lead for Sustainability at the University of Worcester Business School, said: “The University of Worcester Business School is delighted to be working with Worcester BID to help businesses in our local area unlock the potential that improved sustainability has to boost their business performance and benefit the wider Worcester community.”
She continued: “We’re also really excited that this partnership will create more opportunities for our students to access high quality placements where they can bring real value to local businesses, and they can see that their knowledge and passion for sustainability will have a direct impact on the organisations they work with.”
She added: “The partnership with Worcester BID is ambitious, and we’re delighted that our academic experts and students will be working hand in hand with the businesses which make Worcester a thriving, vibrant, and sustainable place for commerce.”
Businesses interested in joining the initiative or accessing resources can find out more at:
www.worcesterbid.com/green-space