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Posted: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:03
Local Climate Project Prioritisation - A Tool for Local Authorities
The De Montfort University team for GreenerFuture Leicestershire have been developing a new spreadsheet tool to help local authorities decide which climate resilience projects will be most desirable in their local areas. Initially focused...
Posted: Wed, 3 Dec 2025 16:16
Council launches ground-breaking Local Area Energy Plan to power energy efficiency
Leicestershire County Council has launched its Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) and a digital tool called LAEP Lens – designed to help communities across the county take control of their energy. It has been launched alongside local...
Posted: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:07
Dec 10th 2025: Carbon Literacy Training day for Leicestershire-area community organisations.
Are you part of a voluntary or community sector organisation or social enterprise in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, or any other organisation with a focus on meeting the needs of our local community?
De Montfort University through...
Posted: Mon, 1 Sep 2025 12:13
Host a Micro-Intern This Autumn and Boost Your Business
Between October and November 2025, you can host a University of Leicester student for 40 hours over 4 weeks to work on a project tailored to your needs - from research and marketing to data analysis or creative tasks.
Express your your...
Posted: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:32
Become a Renewable Energy Project Coordinator
Green Fox community energy is looking for two part time people to work with them on a fixed term bases as renewable energy project coordinator.
This is a remote/home based opportunity!
Application deadline is Wednesday 10th September...
Posted: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:16
Community Energy Roadshows launch across Leicestershire
Residents across Leicestershire are being invited to a series of Community Energy roadshows, designed to help households save energy, reduce bills, and get involved in shaping a more sustainable future.
Posted: Thu, 7 Aug 2025 08:31
Receive a FREE sustainability audit report
We're inviting businesses like yours to take part in a free sustainability initiative delivered by the University of Leicester – an opportunity to receive a tailored sustainability report with practical, business-focused recommendations....
Posted: Wed, 6 Aug 2025 13:37
Leicestershire Collaborate To Accelerate Net Zero (LCAN) SME User Needs Qualitative Research Report
Based on 47 in-depth interviews and two focus groups with SMEs and sustainability support providers, the report offers critical insight into the current landscape of SME engagement. It analyses the challenges SMEs face, how they interact...
Posted: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:17
Harborough Community Energy: Warmer Homes, Greener Homes event
Warmer Homes, Greener Homes was the first of many free events planned by Harborough Community Energy to empower residents of Harborough District to confidently reduce their energy expenses while achieving warm, comfortable and healthy...
Posted: Wed, 2 Jul 2025 12:06
Why carbon reduction plans matter for business success
As sustainability becomes an expectation rather than a nice-to-have, more businesses are turning to carbon reduction plans not just to meet policy requirements, but to uncover opportunities, drive efficiency, and build brand credibility....
Posted: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:08
From climate fatigue to climate confidence: upskilling for a better world (and a better business)
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by climate change. If you're running a small business, you're already spinning plates — staff, costs, customers, supply chains. Adding 'saving the planet' to your list might feel like the final straw....
Posted: Tue, 13 May 2025 15:54
Free GRI sustainability report – opportunity for local organisations
The University of Leicester School of Business is offering a unique opportunity for a small number of local organisations to receive a professionally produced sustainability report, aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)...
Posted: Wed, 7 May 2025 08:47
Understanding how to offset carbon for your business
Achieving net zero is becoming increasingly important to win contracts, customers and credibility but many businesses face significant challenges in areas that are difficult to decarbonise. This is especially true for travel-related...
Posted: Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:27
New recycling rules for workplaces: what your business needs to know
From April 2025, all workplaces in England will be legally required to separate their waste for recycling — including any waste produced by employees, customers and visitors. This new legislation is designed to streamline recycling...
Posted: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:15
What our Carbon Literacy Participants think
We recently hosted a fully-funded Carbon Literacy Training tailored specifically for businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire. The one-day, in-person course was packed with practical insights, lively discussions, and inspiring takeaways—designed...
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