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We've awarded UKSPF funding to ALP Synergy Ltd to carry out a Decarbonisation Business Support pilot programme, helping South and Vale businesses to lower their greenhouse gas emissions.

The programme will consist of Net Zero webinars and workshops, and will support 25 businesses to create a carbon reduction plan, providing them with a set of specific actions they can take to start or progress their sustainability journey. Tailored 1:1 support to explore new processes or technologies will also be provided.

The programme is free for South and Vale businesses, and to get started, ALP Synergy Ltd are hosting a webinar on the 10 steps that small businesses can take to becoming Net Zero. At the end of the webinar, businesses will come away with an understanding of business carbon issues and Net Zero, and will know how to access further help with carbon reduction activities

The webinar will take place on Thursday 22 August, from 9am - 10am.

This webinar will also introduce the full series, which includes:

  • Webinar 1 – 10 Steps To Net Zero
  • Webinar 2 – Completing a Carbon Calculation
  • Webinar 3 – Your Carbon reduction actions
  • Workshop on Carbon Reduction Plans
For full details and to register for your free place, visit the official Eventbrite page.
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils have partnered with Abingdon & Witney College, OxLEP and education charity SOFEA to upskill local residents and businesses.

Green skills courses


The councils have funded 82 places for ‘green’ building and construction courses from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, under the intervention E39: Green Skills. Taking place at Abingdon & Witney College, the courses include Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pumps, Understanding Domestic Retrofit and general awareness courses.


'No Limits' programme

The councils have also contributed funding to OxLEP and SOFEA’s ‘No Limits’ programme, designed to offer support for residents into green skills training and employment. The programme includes assistance for those who need help to get a job, including free laptops and mobile phones to develop digital skills as well as travel grants for those needing financial help to get to work, school or college. If this is of interest, please contact Taraji@sofea.uk.com.


Launch event

You can find out more about these projects and how to sign up at a drop-in event on Monday 19 August at the Net Zero Skills Hub, Abingdon & Witney College, from 9:30am to 11am.

Full details can be found on the dedicated webpage.

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