Helping Plymouth’s businesses and organisations take climate action
Welcome to Climate Connections for businesses and organisations. From lowering carbon emissions to successful tendering for new business, saving money to business longevity, there are a lot of benefits to going green.
We’ve created this resource hub full of tools and information to aid your net zero journey.
Why? Because we all have a role to play in creating a healthier, greener and more prosperous future. If we all work together to tackle climate change now, this future is within our reach.
Join the leaders of Plymouth’s climate revolution. Let’s get started.
Inspiration
Feeling overwhelmed? Start here for quick wins, climate pledges and stories from experts and enthusiasts.
Electric vehicle chargepoint grants: what’s changing from 1 April 2026?
Installing an EV chargepoint? Government grants are changing, impacting eligibility, funding & which schemes stay open.
Your Carbon Handprint: Using Your Whole Hand
The most powerful carbon handprints come from using all five fingers together.
Managing Patient Food Waste Sustainably at UHP
Over the past couple of months, the catering team at UHP has completely overhauled the patient food waste process.
Your Carbon Handprint: What The Five Fingers Look Like In Practice
A in-depth look at the Carbon Handprint and how you can use it to enact climate action.
Your Carbon Handprint: Making a Positive Climate Impact
Most have heard of carbon footprints when it comes to tackling climate change, but have you heard of a carbon handprint?
Net Zero Delivery 2025 in Reflection: A Year of Progress and Partnership
Council-wide collaboration is delivering real progress toward a greener, net‑zero future for Plymouth
Do you require a product or resource to help get you to net zero?
Take a look at our service directory to find a service provider in the city.
Products & Services
Events
Stay up to date with our upcoming events and initiatives, from networking and seminars to workshops and more.
Resources
Browse our selection of climate-focused resources and get your business ready for action with emissions assessments.
Plymouth Emissions Report 2025
This report details Plymouth's green house gas emissions. It is prepared independently for Plymouth by the University of
The Super High-Impact Initiative for Fixing Tomorrow (SHIFT)
The Super High-Impact Initiative for Fixing Tomorrow (SHIFT):See what your climate super power is with ideas for taking
National Grid: Live
An interactive tool to look at the mix of generation sources currently supplying UK demand
Job Function Action Guides
A practical guide that highlights common workplace roles and shows how each can contribute to net zero goals.
SME Climate Hub
The SME Climate Hub is a global initiative that helps small and medium-sized enterprises commit to halving emissions.
Net Zero Good Practice | Net Zero Tracker
An interactive comparison table designed to help businesses understand and evaluate key net zero guidelines.
Projects
From free support programmes to greening entire buildings, see what’s happening across our city to get Plymouth one step closer to net zero.
Case Study: How a Community Turned Water Scarcity into Climate Action
Plymouth Marine Laboratory’s Sustainability Journey
Net Zero Visions
Big sustainability drive for SSG Training and Consultancy
Case Study: Babcock sparks EAV revolution
Marjon Zero Project
Do you offer a product or service?
From buildings to transport, we need advice, support, solutions and technology to move us away from fossil fuels on our net zero journey. We also need to adapt to a warmer world and build a more resilient future. Sign up to spread the word about your products and services.
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Support & Connect
Here we provide essential tools to help you stay informed and supported in Plymouth’s net-zero efforts.