Support for East Sussex Businesses to Reduce Travel Costs

Sustrans, the national charity championing sustainable travel, has launched a new project to help small businesses based in East Sussex reduce the cost and environmental impact of business travel.

The Smarter Small Business Travel project offers a range of free* services delivered by a dedicated Sustrans travel advisor. The advisor can offer anything from advice or short courses to a tailored programme including a review of current travel habits, the development of a travel plan, staff engagement activities and monitoring and evaluation tools to review progress made.

What support is on offer?

• Site visit and audit to establish transport-related costs and potential for on-site improvements
• One-to-one support with a specialist travel adviser to develop a Travel Plan for your business
• Workplace Travel Champion recruitment, support and resources
• Practical activities e.g. cycle training, advice on electric bike/car and flexible working tools
• Networking events and opportunities to share best-practice
• Signposting to grants to enable smarter ways of working
• On-line resources and web-based challenges between participating businesses
• Monitoring and evaluation, including baseline and follow-up audits and surveys

Who can take part and why is it free?

The project is open to independent East Sussex based businesses with fewer than 250 employees and a turnover less than £35 million. It is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and East Sussex County Council, who are keen to see small businesses improve their profitability and reduce their carbon footprint.

How do I get involved?

For more information, please contact either:

• Harriet Knights – harriet.knights@sustrans.org.uk – 07917 127941
• Rachael McMillan – rachael.mcmillan@sustrans.org.uk – 07768 035318