NTU launches Net Zero Innovation Programme to support local businesses in Bolsover
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is pleased to announce the launch of the Bolsover Net Zero Innovation Programme which will offer local businesses specialist support to understand the sustainability and net zero landscape.
Published on 28 February 2024
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This important support is aimed at helping businesses lower their running costs, attract new customers, increase resilience and create a competitive advantage.
NTU has been appointed the academic partner by Bolsover District Council to deliver its Hyper-Local Net Zero Innovation Programme (NZIP) and create a free programme of support for Bolsover-based businesses. The project forms part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Investment Plan for Bolsover District.
Businesses will have access to expert advice and support on how to measure and analyse their own carbon emissions, enabling them to take control of their own sustainability practices and make cost saving changes in their business
The programme will comprise of a range of activities delivered by NTU’s School of Architecture and the Built Environment, Nottingham Business School, and academic experts across the institution, including monthly net zero events, Carbon Management workshops and seminars, tailored premises audits to help develop carbon reduction plans, and bursaries to support businesses who participate in the programme.
As well as one-to-one support for businesses, NZIP will also include knowledge exchange activities between academic institutions to improve innovation and the adoption of new technologies.
Cabinet Member for Growth at Bolsover District Council, Councillor John Ritchie, said: “It is great news that we are able to carry out this project to help our local businesses have a better understanding of what Net Zero is and the benefits, both for their own business and for the district.
“Just having an understanding of what green energy is available can be a minefield, so if we can help break down any barriers and assist our businesses reduce their carbon footprint, then it has to be good for them and the environment in general.
“I would urge our local businesses to keep an eye out for our events and workshops and get involved as much as they can so we can help you and ensure this programme has a positive impact.”
Jeremy Hague, Director of Knowledge Exchange at NTU, said: “We were invited by Bolsover District Council to help businesses in Bolsover on their journey towards net zero. The Council had seen our track record of providing support to nearly 250 businesses in Nottinghamshire. We are delighted to work with them on the NZIP programme which will provide support to a further 180 businesses in the Bolsover area.”
The project will run until March 2025 - view more information about the programme. Businesses that are interested can find out more by emailing bolsovernzip@ntu.ac.uk.
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About Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has been named UK ‘University of the Year’ five times in six years, (Times Higher Education Awards 2017, The Guardian University Awards 2019, The Times and Sunday Times 2018 and 2023, Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023) and is consistently one of the top performing modern universities in the UK. It is the 3rd best modern university in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
NTU is the 5th largest UK institution by student numbers, with over 40,000 students and more than 4,400 staff located across five campuses. It has an international student population of almost 8,000 and an NTU community representing over 160 countries.
NTU owns two Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for outstanding achievements in research (2015, 2021). The first recognises NTU’s research in science, engineering, arts and humanities to investigate and restore cultural objects, buildings and heritage. The second was awarded for research on the safety and security of global citizens.
The Research Excellence Framework (2021) classed 83% of NTU’s research activity as either world-leading or internationally excellent. 86% of NTU’s research impact was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent.
NTU is rated 5/5 stars overall and for Teaching, Employability, Internationalisation, Research and Facilities (QS Stars 2022).
NTU is a top five university for widening participation with 25% of NTU students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds (HESA 2021-22). It was the first UK university to sign the Social Mobility Pledge in 2018 and was named ‘University of the Year’ at the UK Social Mobility Awards in 2019,
NTU is the most sustainable university in the UK and 2nd in the world (UI Green Metric University World Rankings, 2022).