Climate Action Programme

Business in the Community works with organisations in Northern Ireland to reduce their scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Through the Climate Action Programme we recruit Climate Champion organisations – leaders in climate action – who invite and support SMEs in their value supply chain to kick start their climate journey and take action on the climate crisis by completing this three-month programme which helps organisations to:

  • Understand how they can address the climate crisis through accredited Carbon Literacy Training
  • Measure their carbon footprint through two half-day advisory workshops
  • Plan for the future by working with a BITC Environmental Advisor to develop a climate-action plan that’s bespoke to their organisation
  • Commit to climate action by signing the Climate Action Pledge
  • Build relationships with key business leaders in Northern Ireland

Read about the outcomes from our 2022 Community Renewal Funded Climate Action Programme.

A Climate Champion is a larger organisation who has already made a commitment to reduce their climate impact and want to reduce their scope 3 emissions by supporting SMEs in their supply chain to undergo climate training.

A 'Climate Champion' is a larger organisation who has already made a commitment to reduce their climate impact and want to reduce their scope 3 emissions by supporting SMEs in their supply chain to undergo climate training.

Next Steps after completing the Climate Action Programme

Climate Action Resource Hub

If you would like further support or would like to find out more about the next steps in your climate-action journey, use this helpful Climate Action Resource Hub to help you make further progress.

Sign the Climate Action Pledge

Signing the Climate Action Pledge is a public commitment by an organisation to reduce its absolute scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by either 30% or 50% by 2030; and to work towards measuring and reporting scope 3 GHG emissions.

By signing the Climate Action Pledge, and setting and striving to achieve ambitious GHG reduction targets, Northern Ireland organisations can demonstrate willingness to collaborate to address this critical issue, as part of their race to net zero.

Find out more about signing the Climate Action Pledge and download the Pledge document and resources here.

Not sure if your organisation is ready to sign the Climate Action Pledge? Take a look at our Climate Action Pledge Flow Chart to help you figure out your next steps, or how to get started.

Who’s already signed the Pledge? Find out here.