The Net Zero Business Accreditation Scheme is currently open for applications!
Chorley council is committed to reaching its ambitious target of net zero by 2030. As part of this we have a fantastic opportunity for businesses in the borough to showcase the fantastic work they are doing to help us reach our target and help to fight climate change.
Therefore, we are introducing the Chorley Net Zero Business Accreditation scheme. We want to reward and publicise excellent practise, inspire other businesses and create a ripple effect of net zero innovation across Chorley.
Below details key information of scheme including the scheme format, supportive information, key dates, application forms and contact details.
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Benefits Following Accreditation
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How it Works
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Supportive Information
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Application Form
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Privacy Notice
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Accreditation Scheme Contact Details
Benefits Following Accreditation
We want to celebrate your exceptional work through this accreditation scheme and if you are accredited your business will be included in communications delivered by Chorley Council including;
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A placement on the Chorley Council website as part of a directory of businesses in receipt of the accreditation
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A press release relating to the accreditation
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A yearly feature on our social media channels outlining the successful accredited businesses
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Be used as a case study we use to highlight excellent practice (with permission from the applicant).
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Be part of other ad-hoc opportunities the council may generate to promote the accreditation.
Each accredited business will be provided with a plaque to be displayed within their businesses and online png plaque to be used online with websites, emails social media channels. All plaques will be presented to accredited businesses by our Executive Member for Customer, Streetscene and Environment.
How it Works
Every year, 10 businesses will be awarded this prestigious accreditation. Your application will go through a rigorous process of long listing and then through to short listing. Long list judging will be the top 20 businesses of those who have applied which then move onto short list judging.
The final short list will be judged by a panel of esteemed judges who are have extensive knowledge of the environmental and business fields. Short listing will be completed with in person interviews with our panel of judges. Final dates and times of these interviews will be coordinated following the completion of long listing.
Once accredited, businesses will no longer be required to reapply annually. For businesses that were unfortunately not successful in a given year, they are able to apply another year.
Supportive Information
In order to support businesses in the application process a support document has been developed which provides additional information regarding the scheme, the judging format, points which would be beneficial to cover within an application. The supportive information has been developed to cover key information which will be beneficial to businesses of all sizes.
For businesses in the early stages of making steps towards net zero and sustainability this document will provide support and information for steps which can be taken towards these goals and potentially support a future application to the Net Zero Business Accreditation Scheme.
Please click here to view the support document.