Applications are open for a third round of Westmorland and Furness Council’s Greening Businesses Scheme.
The scheme will help local businesses across Westmorland and Furness to understand how to reduce their carbon footprint and cut costs, promoting a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for the area.
The continuation follows the success of two previous rounds of the scheme which have supported 20 local businesses with free carbon audits since 2025. The initiative once again offers businesses the opportunity to work with the Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN) Partnership.
Through this partnership, businesses can access a free carbon footprint assessment of their operations and activities from which they can develop strategies or implement measures to reduce carbon emissions and save costs.
Applications for the next round of the Greening Businesses Scheme are now open, and small and medium businesses of any sector located in Westmorland and Furness are eligible to apply.
More information including guidance and an application form can be found on the Council’s website. Deadline for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026.
Councillor John Murray, Cabinet Member for Climate, Biodiversity and Regulatory Services, said:
“We are thrilled to be able to launch a third round of this scheme following the fantastic success of the first two phases. It has been inspiring to see 20 businesses across Westmorland and Furness take meaningful steps toward becoming more environmentally sustainable.
“This next round once again builds on that momentum, offering even more organisations the chance to access free carbon footprint assessments and practical, expert guidance through our partnership with CBEN. The scheme continues to play an important role in supporting local businesses while helping our area reduce carbon emissions on our journey toward carbon net zero.
“We encourage all small and medium sized businesses of any sectors across Westmorland and Furness to take a look at what’s on offer and apply. This is a valuable opportunity to make changes that benefit both the environment and long-term business resilience.”
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