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Help your business go greener

Middlesbrough Council is committed to making Middlesbrough a greener town. We're taking immediate action to help tackle climate change and make Middlesbrough a leader on environmental issues. To find out more about our green aims, visit the Green Strategy page.

We want local businesses to be part of our journey. If you have a business in Middlesbrough, support is available to help you go greener. Support can help you to streamline operations, reduce costs, and develop your own Net Zero strategies.

Tees Valley Business

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The SME Energy Efficiency Scheme supports SMEs in the Tees Valley to reduce energy use, cut carbon emissions, and save money, through a fully-funded energy efficiency audit and expert independent advice.

Teesside University

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Tees Valley Hydrogen Innovation Project

The Tees Valley Hydrogen Innovation Project helps SMEs to develop new networks, products, and processes to support a hydrogen economy in the Tees Valley. A dedicated team will work closely with you to understand your business needs and what you're looking to achieve.

For more information and a tour of the hydrogen lab, contact:

Simon Bradshaw
Email: s.p.bradshaw@tees.ac.uk
Phone: 07971391728

Dr Ruben Pinedo-Cuenca
Email: r.pinedo-cuenca@tees.ac.uk
Phone: 07815 703638

Industrial Digitalisation Technology Centre

The Industrial Digitalisation Technology Centre (IDTC) makes digital technology work for your business. The IDTC supports SMEs in the Tees Valley to explore the opportunities which Industry 4.0 technologies bring. These include the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, modelling, simulation, and sensor technology. Digital technology creates an essential competitive edge which generates real value for businesses.

For more information and a tour of the ITDC centre, contact:

David Spencer
Email: d.spencer@tees.ac.uk
Phone: 07541 750986

Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre

The Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre supports the move towards a green economy, which will enable future generations to work and live in a carbon-neutral environment. Areas of expertise include: hydrogen and decarbonisation, circular economy, intelligent energy and industrial systems, and digital modelling and simulation.

For more information, contact:

Glen Kelly
Email: glen.kelly@tees.ac.uk
Phone: 07505 263305

Energy Saving Trust

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The Energy Saving Trust is an independent UK-wide organisation working to address the climate emergency. They support communities, councils, supply chain, and businesses of all sizes, helping them to play their part in building a sustainable, energy-efficient future.

GOV.UK

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Almost £5 billion of funding is available to help UK businesses become greener as part of the government's commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Find out more about funding to help your business become greener on GOV.UK.