Groundwork Celebrates Low Carbon Mentoring Success at Winsford Event

Groundwork recently hosted a celebration event marking the conclusion of its Low Carbon Mentoring programme at Cheshire West and Chester’s Business Support Hub on Winsford Industrial Estate. The event brought together businesses and organisations committed to sustainable growth and decarbonisation.

Pathways To Net Zero

Andrew Cooper MP attended as a guest of honour, presenting certificates to participating companies from Winsford Industrial Estate, Gadbrook Park, and West Chester BID. These businesses had successfully completed the Pathways to Net Zero training, an initiative designed to provide organisations with guidance on best practices for tackling the climate crisis. The programme offers essential knowledge and ongoing learning to support companies in reducing their carbon footprint.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF)

The event also spotlighted Groundwork’s contributions to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF) decarbonisation project. As part of this initiative, Groundwork has supported 57,000 square meters of commercial floor space and facilitated a reduction of over 200 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Speaking at the event, Andrew Cooper MP commended the participating organisations for their commitment to environmental sustainability, highlighting the importance of local businesses taking proactive steps toward a greener future.

It’s inspiring to see the tangible impact this initiative has had—supporting businesses to become more competitive, reducing emissions, and driving real change.

Greville Kelly, Director for Business at Groundwork.

Groundwork Supporting Businesses

Groundwork remains dedicated to supporting businesses in their journey towards sustainability, providing essential resources and expertise to help them navigate the path to net zero emissions. The success of the Low Carbon Mentoring programme underscores the positive impact that collaborative efforts can have in addressing the climate crisis at a regional level.

Greville Kelly, Director for Business at Groundwork commented ‘The Low Carbon Mentoring programme has been instrumental in equipping organisations with the knowledge and tools needed to take meaningful action on the climate crisis. It’s inspiring to see the tangible impact this initiative has had—supporting businesses to become more competitive, reducing emissions, and driving real change. Groundwork’s commitment to sustainability through projects like the UK SPF decarbonisation initiative delivered in partnership with Cheshire and Chester Council is a testament to the power of collaboration in building a greener future.“