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.
How green is your website? Simple ways to shrink your digital footprint
Make your website more sustainable with simple, practical steps that cut carbon, improve performance and save energy.
Plymouth Energy Community wins national climate award after helping thousands of local people
Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) has been named the winner of the 2026 Ashden Award for Local Energy Innovation!
Samworth Brothers on building a future-ready low-carbon food business
A look at how Samworth Brothers is transforming its Cornwall Bakery with sustainability and energy-saving initiatives
£150 million funding announced to support zero emission vessels and cleaner ports
A major new funding opportunity has opened that could help reshape the future of the UK’s maritime sector.
Stiltskin Theatre | Business #LocalClimateLegend 2025
Introducing Stiltskin Theatre, our Business #LocalClimateLegend 2025!
Sarah Lee | Employee #LocalClimateLegend 2025
Introducing Sarah, our Employee #LocalClimateLegend 2025!
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.
Transform how you teach climate change
In 20 minutes you’ll feel ready to teach climate change and leave with one 10-minute activity you can use tomorrow.
Plymouth Net Zero Progress Indicators 2025
A report on Plymouth's Net Zero progress based on annual monitoring of key performance indicators. Based on 2024 data.
Climate change mitigation through dietary change article
This article systematically reviews the published evidence on the effect of sustainable diets on carbon footprints.
Uncovered: The carbon footprint in food article
In this guide, find out about carbon footprint of food, key metrics and how you can make more sustainable choices.
United Kingdom Food Security Digest 2025
The Digest is a new annual statistical publication related to food security in the UK.
Delivering a ‘Net Zero’ National Health Service
The NHS is tackling climate change to protect health now and for future generations.
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: Lowering carbon in a landmark building: 3 Elliot Terrace
Case Study: Plymouth Citybus’ Electric Fleet Transformation
Breathing New Life into a Heritage Chapel: Circular Design in St Ives
Case Study: How a Community Turned Water Scarcity into Climate Action
Plymouth Marine Laboratory’s Sustainability Journey
Net Zero Visions
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.