Past Projects

The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC has over twenty years experience helping organisations improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Examples of projects we have delivered can be found below. If you have a project idea or are looking for an expert delivery partner please contact us.

Utilise Plus Energy Efficiency Programme

The Utilise Plus Programme achieved significant savings of greenhouse gas emissions in local SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises).

The project issued grant funding to 79 organisations to install energy-saving measures, 60 energy saving reviews were delivered and 34 learning and networking events were held with attendees from 183 different organisations.

Read full article Utilise Plus Project Summary

Green Growth Platform Events Programme

The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC delivered an exciting programme of 52 networking events, behind-the-scenes tours, meet-the-buyer events and specialist seminars in partnership with the University of Brighton’s Green Growth Platform (now called Cleak Growth UK). Nearly 600 different organisations participated. Read more…

“A very well run seminar with knowledgeable speakers. A good opportunity to meet similar companies and potential supplies, with no pressure.” Dave Humm, Varian Medical Systems

RE:Start Local

Part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, RE:Start Local helped small and medium sized enterprises across the South East access new business opportunities in the low-carbon sector. The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC worked with businesses in Sussex, running a series of events and providing one-to-one support, over delivering on project targets. Read more…

Energy Efficient East Sussex

Delivered on behalf of East Sussex County Council, to help local businesses reduce their carbon footprint and increase their profitability, Energy Efficient East Sussex offered free Energy Audits and grants of up to £1,000 to install energy efficiency measures.

Participants are now enjoying combined annual energy and cost savings of 281,600 kWh and £29,000. CO₂e emissions have been reduce by 126 tonnes per year. Read more…

Consultancy: MSc & BSc Programme Development

The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC was engaged by the University of Chichester to help inform the structure and content of three new degree programmes. Read more…

West Sussex Energy Efficiency Grants

13 West Sussex small businesses received a grant to install energy efficiency measures at their premises, which combined reduced annual carbon emissions by 72.2 tonnes and energy costs by £16,519.

The grant funding was provided by West Sussex County Council and the scheme managed by the Sustainable Business Partnership CIC. Read more…

UTILISE: Energy, Waste & Water Efficiency Courses

The original UTILISE programme (that developed later into UTILISE Plus) helped businesses decode their utility bills and identify where savings could be made at their organisation through energy, waste and water management. Read more…

Museum Facilities Managers Forum

The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC has been delivering and facilitating a forum for Facilities Managers since 2015 with initial support provided by the South East Museum Development Programme.

The forum allows the Facilities Managers of museums,  galleries and venues to meet, share experiences of resource efficiency, security and maintenance, and visit each other’s organisations. Read more…

Tap Into Brighton

The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC conducted market research with various restaurants, bars, cafes and events organisers in Brighton and Hove to assess the demand for re-usable drinks containers, to promote South Downs tap water, and ultimately to reduce plastic waste. Dubbed ‘Tap Into Brighton’, this research was undertaken for Brighton & Hove City Council and Southern Water, in collaboration with Refill Brighton and the Plastic Free Pledge. Read more…

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Also see our Case Studies section for achievements of the businesses and organisations we’ve worked with, as well as the Event Reports for our various networking and educational events. Please get in touch if you’d like more information on our services.