Tackling the climate emergency means new sectors, skills, jobs and technology. We need our businesses and residents to be future-ready so they can thrive in a Net Zero world.
Key actions
- Increase courses and apprenticeships in green skills.
- Publish a Local Area Energy Plan in 2024 to explore how different technologies can benefit local people.
- Promote existing support and funding opportunities to help businesses to lower their carbon emissions.
How you can help
- Develop your retrofit skills at The Retrofit Academy and Todmorden Climate Challenge College.
- If you are an employer, encourage your employees to consider clean and active travel. The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network can work with you to create cost-effective ways for them to travel.
- Contact Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership for help developing sustainable business practices and digital technology.
Sustainability support for your business
West Yorkshire Combined Authority are offering funding and support to Calderdale businesses. This includes grants, resources and events for businesses to attend. For more details, see: Sustainability support.