Business Green Scene - Further Information

“Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires effective multi-stakeholder collaboration.

This is because no single entity is in control of the complex issues that need solving; collective action and systems leadership is required.” (Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership)

The Business Green Scene’s key role is to facilitate green collaboration in Greater Manchester.

We've listed a number of national and local initiatives below that will help your business on its sustainability journey.  

Knowledge hubs

• Green Economy – Connects buyers with suppliers of green tech services and solutions. Explore the Marketplace to find local suppliers, or create a free searchable profile to raise your profile with prospective buyers.

• SME Climate Hub – SME targeted Climate Hub, includes Normative’s carbon calculator tool, ClimateFit Education courses and Access to Finance.

• Zero Carbon Business – Education and North West specific programmes.

Greater Manchester-based news:

• Green Intelligence – powered by Green Economy, provides the latest environmental business news, views and analysis. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter or follow content on social media.

• GM Green City - newsletter for GM’s latest nature-based toolkits, events, news and campaigns.

• MCCA – Manchester’s Climate Change annual progress reports

GMCC Green Partners

• Bee Net Zero – 10 step plan to Net Zero

• Low Carbon Academy – Skills for retrofit.

• Eco-I North West - Create new, low-carbon products, processes and services, fully funded for SMEs.

• Project#808 – Net Zero Innovation.

• EV - Electric vehicle charging solutions.

• Enexus - "Bee More Green" energy health checks