Businesses Can Make a Difference

Increasing interest is being generated within the local business community of Crawley following the success of Crawley Council's 'Climate Challenge Summit' November 2006. Scroll down to view ways in which your company can get involved:

	Carbon Trust Calculator Use the Carbon Trust's online calculator to assist you with calculating your organisation's carbon footprint by clicking on this link: Click here
	Business Taking Action on Climate Change Be Radical - Go Carbon Neutral! You can be a leader in the field of Corporate Responsibility - follow the example other leading companies to cut you emissions to zero. To be effective, this process will take a minimum of three years, ensuring you have the right in-built processes in your organisation to minimise any financial impact. Many companies may find that by following the process below, the process will be cost neutral or even end up making savings. Please click here to find out more... Be Radical - Go Carbon Neutral!
	Become an Official Sponsor of this Campaign Join forces with the Local Strategic Partnership delivering this campaign - you will receive DVDs of the current and future impact climate change is having on the community and what we all need to do in response to this challenge. Look out for our Official Sponsor page coming soon.
	Sign the Crawley Pledge on Climate Change Show your company's commitment to taking positive action and assist the Council, at a local level, to help deliver the UK climate change programme. Sign on-line at: www.crawley.gov.uk/climatechange or phone your local climate change officer on 01293 438545
	Green Business Programme Book a free visit for tailored on-site advice to assist with energy, waste and water issues. Reduce your environmental impact and increase your business profits in the process. Book a visit by emailing your company details to: LA21@crawley.gov.uk or contact 01293 438543
	Energy Efficiency Roadshow Get your staff involved in saving energy and money at work and at home - the local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre will provide a lunchtime roadshow in your staff canteen - providing free advice and tips on saving energy and giving away free energy saving light bulbs. Contact: 01293 438731
	Tackle Transport and Make the Change Encourage your staff to 'Make the Change' and leave their cars at home, helping reduce: congestion, time wasted in traffic jams, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Displays and campaign materials available from the Council for your foyer, office or canteen. Phone: 01293 438543.
	Buy Green Electricity You can purchase 'green tariff' electricity from energy suppliers, produced from sustainable sources. This is exempt from the climate change levy. Contact your existing supplier, or visit the 'Green Electricity Marketplace': www.greenelectricity.org
	Emissions Trading For larger companies interested in finding out about the UK's emission trading scheme, visit DEFRA's website

Residents Can Make a Difference

We can all take simple steps to cut our use of energy and reduce water consumption. All these actions can help to tackle climate change and save you money at the same time!

	Calculate your Household Carbon Footprint Estimate your own household carbon footprint by clicking on this link and find out ways in which you can work with the local council to reduce it: Click here
	Buy Green energy for your home Buy your electricity from a supplier that produces electricity from renewable resources. www.greenelectricity.org
	Fit energy-saving bulbs Now available for most types of bulb from your local electrical or DIY store. Typically saves over £10 per bulb per year!
	Insulate your loft and cavity walls Contact your local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre for advice and grant information. Phone: 0800 512012
	Reduce your car use Walk, cycle, use public transport and car share! For more information visit www.westsussexcarshare.com
	Fit a rainwater butt to your house Better for your garden - saves water! For a discounted system, phone: 0845 1306565
	Fit a solar water panel to your home Cuts fuel bills and provides up to 70% of your annual hot water. For details of the discounted Sussex Solar Scheme please phone: 01293 438731