Is your organisation keen to take action on climate and reduce its emissions, but is yet to make a start? Do you feel unsure what first steps to take? If so, our new Getting Started programme has been designed for you.

We know that getting started with climate action can feel overwhelming, particularly for smaller organisations. As part of the Climate Action Programme we have developed a new initiative alongside our consultancy partner Eunomia, to help organisations on their way.

The programme consists of three group workshops with tasks to complete in-between, to provide participants with a solid grounding in the steps needed to start taking effective climate action. We will also have a follow-up call a few months after the end of the programme to check in on progress. The workshop topics are:

Jargon busting and demystification: Monday 28 April, 2 - 4:45pm
Measuring and monitoring carbon footprint: Monday 9 June, 1:45 - 5pm
Creating a climate action plan and setting targets: Monday 7 July, 2 - 4.45pm

Our aim is for participants to finish the programme with a carbon footprint baseline and an understanding of how to create a climate action plan and their next steps.

The programme is limited to 10 organisations, with each able to send up to two members of staff. We will be prioritising SMEs that have not yet started with climate action and are committed to taking the first steps.

Please register your interest by 2 April, 5pm. We will let you know if you have a place by 9 April.

Please note: By signing up to the programme, participants are committing to:

Attending all three workshops with the same person attending every time
Completing the tasks in-between
Providing feedback directly after the programme finishes and again 3 months later
Signing up to the Business Carbon Calculator tool – it’s free to do so

We'll also be inviting participants to help us promote future rounds of the programme and to contribute to other Climate Action Programme activities.

About the Climate Action Programme

By offering a suite of events, resources and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, the Climate Action Programme provides support and inspiration to organisations of all kinds. We promote best practice, identify solutions to challenges, and foster a sense of community amongst organisations in Bristol that are committed to positive change.

To be kept up to date about upcoming events and opportunities with the Partnership and/or our Climate Action Programme, please join us as a member.

About our collaboration with Bristol City Centre BID and Redcliffe & Temple BID

We have expanded our Climate Action Programme by collaborating with Bristol City Centre and Redcliffe & Temple Business Improvement Districts. Through our collaboration, we embed a localised approach and deliver free and tailored climate support to organisations in this area of the city.

With thanks to all our Climate Action Programme sponsors:

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