Grants for business decarbonisation
The benefits of sustainable business
Adopting a sustainable approach to business also offers a wide range of specific business benefits. Reducing waste and emissions doesn't just benefit the environment, it also reduces costs. Improved processes can help cut purchases of raw materials and the costs of disposing of waste. A sustainable approach can also help a business to qualify for reductions in environmental taxes, such as the climate change levy. Being sustainable can also improve the reputation of a business and the products and services it offers. Many individual consumers prefer to buy from responsible businesses, while business customers may choose sustainable suppliers as part of their own commitment to sustainable development.
A good reputation can also help a business attract and retain employees and improve its standing with the local community. By reducing the riskiness of a business and showing that it is well managed, a sustainable approach can also make it easier to attract investors and to work with regulators.
Grants and funding to decarbonise your business
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is pleased to launch the second round of our Business Decarbonisation Grant Scheme.
The Business Decarbonisation Grant Scheme has received £25,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
This scheme will offer grants of up to £2,499 to assist businesses in their decarbonisation efforts. This aligns with the priorities of the council’s recently adopted Strategic Plan.
Suitable projects include (but are not limited to):
- Solar panel installation
- Business electric vehicles
- EV charging
- LED installation
- Insulation installation
- Water saving measures
- Net zero plan development
If you have any questions regarding the grant scheme please email Sustainability@tunbridgewells.gov.uk, or fill out and submit the online application before the deadline of the 16th June 2025.
Details of net zero grants and funding available to Tunbridge Wells business can be found on the Low Carbon Kent website.
Additional national net zero grants and finance can be found on the Kent and Medway Growth Hub website.