Sustainable manufacturing
Accelerate your transition to net zero by adopting sustainable production methods, reducing waste and improving your energy efficiency.
How we can help you with sustainable finance
SME manufacturers face a fresh challenge – the drive towards sustainability and net zero carbon emissions. See how our discounted sustainable finance options can help you to reduce the carbon footprint of your business.
Energy efficient equipment
Upgrades, improvement and installation of technologies and equipment which increases energy efficiency by 40%.
Energy efficient buildings
Retrofitting buildings to higher energy efficiency standards, building new energy efficient buildings, or purchasing or refinancing existing energy efficient buildings.
Electricity generation and storage
Renewables including solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, and concentrated solar heat and power (CSP) - and for energy storage such as batteries and thermal storage.
Manufacturing of net zero-enabling tech
Production of renewables and energy efficient technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV), heat pumps and EV charging points. Production of sustainable fuels such as green hydrogen, biogas and biofuels.
Energy efficiency tech
Technologies including smart meters for electricity, building management systems, peak demand management, LED lighting, heat pumps and solar water heating.
Lower-carbon transport
For vehicles with zero direct (tailpipe) CO2 emissions, for example, cars, vans, LCVs, forklift trucks and loaders. For infrastructure that enables low carbon transport, for example, EV charging points and cycle facilities.
Insight and guidance
Manufacturing industry expertise
Find more insight, guidance and resources - and see how we can support you - on our manufacturing sector hub.
Building a sustainable future
How UK manufacturers can unlock the benefits of Net Zero.
Key sustainability topics
Energy efficient buildings
Energy efficient buildings have lower bills and reduced emissions. Find out more about our Green Buildings Tool and discounted sustainable financing for higher EPC rated buildings.
Lower-carbon transport
Reduce your carbon footprint by acquiring electric or hydrogen vehicles and associated infrastructure.
Energy and renewables
Generate your own green energy with financing for renewables and find out how to switch to green energy providers.
Sustainable farming and food
Learn more about the key sustainability themes in agriculture and access the Soil Association Exchange platform to help you grow sustainably.
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