The green sector provided £725 million to Calderdale's economy in 2022/23, with over 270 businesses and more than 4,700 employees. Green business stats source: West Yorkshire Green Technologies and Services Sector Mapping.
Many more businesses want to go green, reduce costs and boost profits. We want to see Calderdale companies benefit from our shift to a green economy.
- Over 70 Calderdale businesses have accessed support through West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the company, Green Economy. Both provide support to the green technology and services sector.
- We attended events held by the Federations of Small Business (FSB) and Calderdale College to promote green business and skills.
- We know that many businesses want to do more, but do not know where to start.
- We need to spread the word about the expertise and funding for Calderdale businesses.
How we are doing
To see our progress and status of each activity, please read:
Our priorities for the next year
Next year we will work with the Federation of Small Businesses,Chamber of Commerce and other groups. Our goal is to grow Calderdale's green sector by helping more businesses become green.
Case study
Hanson Plywood
Hanson Plywood operates a fully electric heavy goods vehicle for all local drops. The company has electric combi forklifts on site. Staff are asked to carpool whenever possible. External sales staff drive electric or hybrid vehicles. Their new warehouse has solar panels that can produce enough energy to power their operations. In both the warehouses and offices, light sensors detect movement to save power.