Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to help small and medium sized enterprises reduce their carbon footprint.

The Government has relaunched the UK Business Climate Hub, which provides free, detailed advice on how SMEs can reduce their emissions and signposts funding opportunities.

The Hub will soon be complemented by a new Energy Advice Service, providing SMEs with trusted advice on energy efficiency.

Alongside local support schemes, businesses can access the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme, Workplace Charging Scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.

The Net Zero Council has established a working group to champion the needs of SMEs.