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28/05/2010
The new team for the Low Carbon Business project
May 2010 heralded the coming together of the full Groundwork team that will drive and manage a challeging but exciting 3 year programme to measurably reduce the commercial carbon footprint in the Thames Gateway South Essex region.
The full team now comprises Peter Wognum (Programme Manager), Chris Seamark (Grants Officer), Rob Robinson (Business Energy Advisor), Mandi Manning (Programme Administrator) and Charlotte Collins (Events Officer).
The aim of the programme is to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to reduce their carbon footprint and therefore increase their competitiveness. A co-ordinated programme of support will be provided at an individual business level, including expert advice on ‘greening’ businesses such as how to use products and services more efficiently, identifying tailored carbon reduction solutions and providing small capital grants for investment in carbon reduction processes and equipment. Some of the key activities provided by the programme include assistance with producing environmental action plans, one to one business support, green audits for individual businesses, engagement and awareness raising events and access to support and expertise to assist businesses to access appropriate solutions.
