For over a decade, we have supported businesses, communities, and public sector partners to transition to greener, more resilient futures, while reducing our own environmental impact.
Our commitment to net zero
We are committed to achieving:
- Net Zero (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2035
- Net Zero (Scope 3) by 2045
These targets reflect our evolving understanding of our emissions profile and align with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C in line with the Paris Agreement.
We demonstrate our commitment through:
ISO 14001
We've achieved the internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems.
Race to Zero
We've pledged commitment to the United Nations's Race to Zero.
Carbon Literate
We're accredited as a Carbon Literate 'Bronze' Organisation.
Carbon Neutral
We offset our emissions through Carbon Neutral Britain.
Supporting the transition to net zero
Alongside reducing our own emissions, we play a leading role in supporting businesses and communities to transition to a low-carbon future.
Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it directly impacts employment and skills demand, business resilience, and communities.
Our approach reflects this wider understanding. We continuously refine our strategy as new evidence, policy, and data emerge, ensuring we respond to climate risk in a way that is practical, inclusive, and evidence-led, rather than a 'tick-box' exercise.
We bring together in-house sustainability expertise, cross-sector partnerships, and programme delivery experience to support organisations at every stage of their Net Zero journey.
Our journey so far
2010
2010
ENWORKS joins the Growth Company, delivering regional resource efficiency programmes
2010 - 2013
2010 - 2013
The Growth Company delivered multi-partner sustainability programmes across the North West
2015
2015
ENWORKS (now Green Economy) was integrated into the GM Business Growth Hub, with low carbon sector support developed
2019
2019
We achieved Carbon Neutral
2021
2021
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) achieved
Launched Journey to Net Zero
2022
2022
Target updated: Net Zero across Scopes 1, 2 & 3 by 2035
Joined the UN Race to Zero pledge via Business Declares
2023
2023
Accredited as a Carbon Literacy Bronze Organisation
2024
2024
ISO 14001 EMS re-accredited
2026
2026
Target updated: Net Zero across Scope 1 & 2 by 2035, Scope 3 by 2045
Embedded across our organisation
Sustainability is integrated across all areas of our business:
Operations
reducing energy, travel, and waste
Service Delivery
embedding sustainability into programmes and contracts
Workforce
building carbon literacy and capability
Governance
aligning with corporate strategy and reporting frameworks
This cross-cutting approach ensures climate action supports our wider goals around people, growth, impact, and efficiency.
Our approach to Net Zero also contributes to wider global priorities. We align our work to key UN Sustainable Development Goals that reflect our role in supporting people, businesses, and places to thrive sustainably.
These include:
Working With Us
We prioritise emissions reductions within our direct control, while working collaboratively across our supply chain to address wider impacts.
We recognise that Net Zero is a shared journey. We work with organisations that are:
- Committed to responsible procurement and sustainable practices
- Open to collaboration and continuous improvement
- Aligned to our ambition to reduce environmental impact
We expect our suppliers and partners to demonstrate progress toward Net Zero and actively engage in reducing emissions across the value chain.
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