August 11, 2025 - 742 views
Over 600 small and medium hospitality businesses will receive free energy and carbon reduction assessments to cut costs and boost growth.
The trial is funded by the government and will be delivered by Zero Carbon Services.
Businesses are expected to save over £3 million by making cost-effective changes such as fixing insulation gaps and upgrading to low-energy lighting.
This trial aims to support businesses in the hospitality sector.
Zero Carbon Services CEO Mark Chapman said:
"Climate change is already impacting hospitality with extreme weather events reducing sales and increasing food supply costs. Combined with other cost increases, there has never been a more important time to both recover lost profits and take credible action on reducing carbon emissions, the key cause of climate change.
"We’ve already helped thousands of UK pubs, restaurants and hotels, to cut carbon and costs and thanks to this scheme, we can now offer that support for free to even more independent businesses.
"Most venues have opportunities to save energy, food and money without realising it. By combining smart data with one-to-one coaching, we help operators take simple, practical steps to reduce waste, lower emissions, and improve day-to-day efficiency. It’s about making small changes that add up — cutting waste, protecting profits and building a stronger, more resilient sector."
