Green Economy

Are you a local business looking for ways to reduce your costs, reduce your environmental impact and gain a competitive edge? 

If so, we’re running a series of free workshops that could help, covering a variety of topics. They are great opportunities to learn from industry experts, network with like-minded businesses and find practical ways to make your business more sustainable.

Waste reduction and resource saving

Join us for a free workshop to find out how to save resources and money and get the latest information on new waste and recycling legislation coming in for all businesses for 2025. You’ll also be able to find out about joint procurement, single use plastics, food waste & safety, fly-tipping and more.

• Tuesday, 10 September, 2:30pm to 3.30pm, Alcheme Wellbeing, 23 -25 Brighton Road, Surbiton, KT6 5LR. Book your free space on Eventbrite.

Reducing energy consumption 

Proper energy management is key to saving your business money. Join us for a free session, delivered in collaboration with experts, CREW. They’ll equip you with the knowledge and tools to make your business more energy-efficient while helping to tackle climate change.

• Monday, 23 September, 2.30 - 3.30pm, The Rose Theatre, 24 - 26 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1HL. Book your free space on Eventbrite.
• Tuesday, 8 October, 4.30 - 5.30pm, Canbury Business Park, Units 6 & 7 Elm Crescent, Kingston, KT2 6HJ. Book your free space on Eventbrite.
• TBC: The Lamb, 73 Brighton Road, Surbiton, KT6 5NF. 

Low carbon transport

Discover how to decarbonise your transport fleet, adapt low-carbon transport and save money. We'll look at the capabilities of cargo bikes and electric vehicles as sustainable and cost-effective solutions for businesses. Joint procurement, vendor consolidation and coordinated deliveries will be explored.

• Dates tbc.