The new single Environment and Energy Helpline will help businesses improve their performance by giving them free access to:
– impartial tried and tested best practice information; up to two hours telephone assistance from an energy or environment expert; and
– on-site technical advice, where it would be beneficial.
Mr Meacher said: “Small and medium sized-businesses are an important part of the UK economy. They are also responsible for one-third of the carbon dioxide emissions from business and a significant proportion of other waste. Smaller companies therefore have a significant role to play to help meet our climate change targets.
“There can be significant benefits in improving environmental performance for companies of all sizes. On average a fifth of energy and a quarter of a company’s waste can be avoided cost-effectively. Saving resources saves money and improves competitiveness – gain, not pain.”
The single Environment and Energy Helpline number is: 0800 58 57 94