We’ve lead the charge.

Over the last 22 months, we’ve provided a series of in-person workshops, peer-to-peer networking and bespoke one-to-one support for fast growing and ambitious businesses.

Here’s what we’ve achieved.

Learn More About Net Zero Barnsley

Find out more about the impact we’ve had with the Net Zero Barnsley programme over the last year.

Our recently installed solar panels will produce

  • 303,975 kWh of clean energy
  • reducing our CO2 emissions by more than 50 tonnes
  • saving the business £3,500 every year!

Daniel Deacy, Floormaster Yorkshire: Barugh Green

We've awarded
£430K of grants
attracting almost
£800K of private sector investment.

We’re on target to take the equivalent of more than 345 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere each year

We’ve helped 50+ businesses and organisations create

innovative carbon reduction plans

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How BPL Hillies Golf are pushing for Net Zero by 2040
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Building a sustainable future at The Business Village
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How Delta Adhesives reduced their energy costs by 70%
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Building a sustainable future at GBAC
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How Bartec Auto ID devised new Net Zero, sustainable strategies
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How Two Gates Fisheries reduced their gas bill by 50%…

I highly recommend businesses look at net zero. It can enhance your reputation and also increase your profits through cost savings.

Laura Fish, Fashion Toolbox, Pogmoor

What’s next for Net Zero Barnsley?

We are ready to support 20 more businesses and organisations across the borough as they work towards their sustainable futures. Will your business be one of them? Head to 'Expression of Interest' in the footer to enquire. As well as access to green grants, participants will also receive...

One-to-one coaching

Businesses received bespoke one-to-one support and advice from a dedicated business coach.

In-person workshops

Business owners attended free tailored workshops giving them the latest expert insights and enabling them to take action.

Peer-to-peer networks

Collaborate with like-minded groups of 12 inspirational business leaders in Barnsley.

Net Zero Barnsley is part of the Low Carbon Project, a project part-funded by the UK Government through the UK shared prosperity Fund. Sheffield City Council is the accountable body for the South Yorkshire region. The Low Carbon project has received £3,445,606 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK Governments Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for investment bt March 2025. The fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, investing in communities and place, supporting local business, people and their skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/gouvernemnt/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus