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Eco-Boost Your Business

Eco-Boost
Your Business

Sustainable Small Business Workshop

£8,941 Per Year

Costs Saved So Far!

9

Businesses On Board!

75

Actions Implemented!

What is Eco-Boost Your Business?

Our mission is to help business owners just like you to take simple yet effective steps toward cutting costs, boosting profits and driving change.

By working together, we can make a big impact on your sustainability efforts, saving money along the way.

Join Us! and tap into our knowledge of grant schemes, quick wins and a helping hand.

The reduction in diesel cost could be in the region of several thousand £s a year.

Our boxes being reused by others lowers the weight of our waste bin, both saving money and the environment.

WHY DOES SUSTAINABILITY MATTER FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

  • Save money on energy and resources
  • Fast tracked access to grants and funding
  • Attract eco-conscious customers
  • Enhance your brand reputation
  • Stay ahead of upcoming regulations
  • Contribute to a cleaner, greener Otley

BE PART OF A WIDER MISSION

  • Reduce our town's carbon footprint
  • Be recognised as a leader in your industry / our region AND
  • Attract likeminded customers who share our values!

We've made building a sustainable business easy and fun by rewarding you for your eco-friendly wins and supporting you every step of the way.

Big thanks to our funding partners

West Yorkshire Combined Autority Otley Bid

Start with our In Person Workshop

Eco-Boost Your Business Workshop

Our Simple 4 Steps to Sustainable Success

L

Learn

Step 1: Play the Higher or Lower Game

We get the conversation flowing by challenging assumptions and discussing what you think the emissions of common business activities like travel or waste are.

E

Estimate

Step 2: Estimate your Carbon Footprint

Answer a few simple, non-technical questions to get your Carbon Footprint in just 2 minutes!

A

Action

Step 3: Create Your Action Plan

Using our easy toolkit, get ideas for actions you can implement and be inspired by what you have already done.

P

Prosper

Step 4: Celebrate and Support Your Achievements

  • Regular online Q&A Check-ins: Week 2, then bi-monthly.
  • Helpful resources: Quick Wins Checklist, Eco-Suppliers & Marketing Toolkit.
  • A Certificated Digital Reward Scheme to help share your progress & celebrate your wins!

Great workshop and a good length. Inspiring and informative ideas. Thanks!

Really enjoyed it, well thought out. There's an optimum number of people on each workshop, with enough time for talking.

Ongoing Support

We Support You Over The Next 6 Months

Dedicated Website

Join us on our central portal where we host all the forms, toolkits and resources you need to support you in reducing your carbon footprint.

Monthly Support

Online A&A Check-ins

Week 2 and then Bi-monthly - we will arrange a group Zoom call to see how you're getting on, review progress, answer questions, share ideas and celebrate your wins and share ideas.

Progress Tracking

Each month we'll send you a short online questionnaire to keep track of your ongoing success and to update our town's Sustainability Barometer.

Helpful Resources

We'll provide you with a:

  • Quick Wins Checklist
  • List of Recommended Eco-Suppliers
  • Marketing Toolkit including a Social Media Graphics Library and a Sustainability Statement Template that you can personalise and add to your website, email footers and social media profiles

Customers recognise the benefit of us using an EV locally and we benefit from an off peak electric supply.

The compost scheme is really popular with my customers. It encourages loyalty and saves about 1 skip of single use plastic a year.

Athams Travel earns their bronze and silver certificates

Recognition and Rewards

Embrace a Greener Future - Reduce Costs, Boost Profits, Drive Change

How Does the Recognition & Rewards Scheme Work?

We want to celebrate your progress! Earn sustainability certificates to display in your shop, office and online:

  • Bronze Award
  • Silver Award
  • Gold Award
  • Platinum Award
  • Diamond Award

You'll receive both a digital certificate and badge to showcase on your website and social media.

Courtyard Planters earns their bronze certificate

How Do We Track Your Town's Progress?

To keep motivation high, we're introducing a Sustainability Barometer to track how many businesses are participating and their level of progress.

Regular updates will be shared through:

  • Town-wide Sustainability Updates
  • Social media highlights
  • Business leaderboards & shout-outs
  • Community events, eg. Otley Business Awards