Government Resources: Supply Chain Adviser, the Trade Specialised Committee and SME Net Zero
Supply Chain Adviser
Prime Minister appoints expert supply chain adviser: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Sir David Lewis as the UK Government's supply chain adviser.
UK ETS
Participating in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS): Published the latest monthly update on the scheme’s Cost Containment Mechanism (CCM).
Fast parcel operators
Search the register of customs agents and fast parcel operators: The list of customs agents and the list of fast parcel operators have been updated.
SME Net Zero
Your Business Journey to Net Zero, is a series of locally focused virtual events, designed to help small businesses who want to play their part in climate change, but don't know where is best to start.
The events will deliver tools, solutions and ideas to help small businesses map their best next steps. Attendees can also consider the business opportunities stemming from the transition to a low carbon economy.
London event: Tuesday 12 October
Event highlights include:
Addresses from Minister of State for London and for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, Paul Scully and the Government’s UK Net Zero Business Champion, Andrew Griffith MP.
Presentations and Q&As with a number of businesses and organisations including West London Business, Planet Mark and London Councils.
A virtual exhibition hall showcasing initiatives, products and services on how to lower carbon emissions.
Limited places available, register now
Scotland event: Thursday 14 October
Highlights include:
Speeches from BEIS’ Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, Paul Scully, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, Ivan McKee, and the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland’s Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister Iain Stewart.
Presentations and Q&As with a number of businesses and organisations including BT, IoD, FSB Scotland, Carbon Literacy Project, Visit Scotland, SCDI, Beauty Kitchen and Cream o’ Galloway.
Limited places available, register now
Other events
Key support for small businesses currently includes:
Cycle to work scheme
Workplace charging scheme (vouchers covering up to 75% of purchase & installation costs of chargepoints)
Plug-in Charging Grant Scheme (grants towards the cost of low-emission vehicles)
Businesses may also be able to access support via your local Growth Hub, who they can get in touch with to find out more.
To find out more about our climate commitments please visit the Business Climate Hub and make the SME Climate Commitment.
Trade Specialised Committee
Trade Specialised Committee on Level Playing Field for Open and Fair Competition and Sustainable Development: First published.
Webinars
Organisations that trade with the EU – webinars calendar: Updated Eventbrite link.