SMEs matter! They are part of corporate and public sector supply chains, employ millions of people, are key stakeholders in our communities, and many act as drivers of technology-innovation. But, our 5.5 million SMEs also emit around half of the UK’s business carbon emissions. We know that small businesses are concerned about the climate, indeed 47% identify decarbonisation as a business priority, and yet, change is limited by a lack of time and knowledge, and of course, cos

Launch of the Derry and Strabane Climate and Sustainability Commission (image: SustainableNI) Designed to bring together those wanting to take action on climate impacts, the Commission was supported through the UKRI Fast Followers programme and championed by Derry and Strabane City Council. Launched in 2024 it is an exciting example of place-based multi-level working, with more than 25 organisations, from business, the voluntary sector, public utilities, local universities, e