Empowering Southwark businesses with practical action to reduce carbon and build business resilience

We’ve already helped 140+ Southwark businesses cut emissions and costs. Now, we’re offering expert training and consultancy to help more organisations on their sustainability journey.

Businesses like yours keep our streets vibrant and our communities thriving. SMEs are the backbone of the economy, and together, you hold the power to lead the transition to net zero.

In 2024, the Southwark Climate Collective helped 140+ SMEs cut emissions, save money and improve business practices. We know SMEs want to act on climate but face real barriers – our first cohort showed that even small steps can deliver big savings.

In 2025/26, you can get involved through:

Carbon Literacy Training – build knowledge and confidence to act.
Expert-led training workshops – practical sessions on a range of sustainability topics.
Bespoke consultancy for 20 SMEs – tailored support with emissions monitoring, accreditation and marketing and communications.

Support will run from September 2025 to February 2026 and is open to all Southwark SMEs. Join the Southwark Climate Collective now and future-proof your business

Watch how our first cohort turned small changes into big results.

Want to know more about the SCC project?

Empowering businesses to be sustainable

Now in its second phase, the project is being expanded to support 120+ SMEs across Southwark to prioritise climate action.

20 Southwark businesses will also have the opportunity to take part in our bespoke consulting programme, receiving up to 20 hours of one-to-one tailored support, to help them action priority items on their sustainability agendas.

Bespoke 1-to-1 consulting support

20 businesses will receive up to 20 hours of one-to-one tailored support, to help them action priority items on their sustainability agendas.

Expert-led training sessions

These training sessions, delivered by a selection of specialists, provide a basic introduction to a range of topics, from championing sustainable travel at work to understanding carbon accounting and sustainability accreditations.

Carbon Literacy Training

Join one of our six full-day accredited Carbon Literacy Training sessions, covering climate change, carbon footprints, relevance to your life and work, and commitment to taking action

Workstream 1:
Bespoke consulting

• 20 hours of bespoke consulting for 20 selected SMEs
• SMEs focus on 1 of 3 areas:
- Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions Monitoring & Reporting
- Accreditations
- Communication & Marketing

Workstream 2:
Expert-led training

• 12 x 1-2 hour expert-led training sessions
• Mix of in-person and online
• Accessible venues throughout Southwark

Workstream 3:
Carbon Literacy Training

• 6 x full-day, in-person accredited training courses worth £150
• Up to 3 employees per business may register per course
• Accessible venues throughout Southwark