DE-Carbonise Project

The DE-Carbonise project helped small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire increase their sustainability and save money by reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. Find out more about the project.

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Funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), DE-Carbonise delivered a business support programme to SMEs in the East Midlands of the UK between 2016-2022. It was led by the University of Derby, in collaboration with Derby City and Derbyshire County Councils that extended the earlier D2 Energy Efficiency/Low Carbon project and the BESPOKE energy efficiency scheme. DE-Carbonise provided:

DE-Carbonise statistics:

£7 millionProject Value
6 years Project duration:
1000+SMEs supported
273Energy Efficiency Grants
153Consultancy packages
47R&D projects
32,600 tonnesGHG reductions
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DE-Carbonise Success Stories

The DE-Carbonise project helped small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire increase their sustainability and save money by reducing energy costs and carbon emissions.

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Sustainable business and clean growth research

Low-carbon, sustainable and pro-environmental business is particularly important to our region and has seen significant and steady growth over the last decade.

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The Low Carbon Business Podcast

The Low Carbon Business Podcast includes guest speakers from experts in carbon reduction and pro-environmental business leaders paving the way for a greener future. If you’re looking for support with reducing your footprint, tune in and start your low carbon journey.

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