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Business in the Community Northern Ireland (BITCNI) helps organisations take meaningful, practical steps towards net zero. Through the Climate Action Programme, we support businesses to understand their emissions, build internal capability, and embed climate action into long‑term strategy.

How the Climate Action Programme works

We partner with Climate Champions – larger organisations already committed to reducing their emissions – to support SMEs in their supply chain to begin or accelerate their climate journey.

Over a three‑ to four‑month period, participating SMEs will:

  • Understand what climate action looks like, through Carbon Literacy Training
  • Measure their carbon footprint through two half-day advisory workshops
  • Plan for the future with a bespoke climate action plan, developed in partnership with a BITC Environmental Advisor
  • Commit to change by signing the Climate Action Pledge
  • Connect with a network of Northern Ireland business leaders

What is a Climate Champion?

A Climate Champion is a larger organisation taking proactive steps to reduce its climate impact. By supporting SMEs in their value chain, Climate Champions help address scope 3 emissions and contribute to a wider movement for change.

Programme Availability

The Climate Action Programme is not currently open for new participants. If you would like to be notified about future opportunities, please register your interest here.

Programme impact for your organisation

The Climate Action Programme helps SMEs to:

  • Reduce carbon emissions
  • Build internal capacity to deliver climate action
  • Create a clear path towards net zero
  • Embed climate action into strategic planning
  • Increase sustainability reporting and accountability

Read more about outcomes from previous Climate Action Programmes here.

Continue Your Climate Journey

Explore the Climate Action Resource Hub

Looking for next steps or additional support? Our Climate Action Resource Hub provides practical guidance and tools.

Sign the Climate Action Pledge

Make a public commitment to reducing your emissions:

  • Cut scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% or 50% by 2030
  • Begin measuring and reporting on scope 3 emissions

Download the Pledge resources here. Not sure if you’re ready? Use our Pledge Flow Chart to determine your next step.

See Who’s Already Signed

Join Northern Ireland businesses taking bold climate action. View the full list of signatories here.

Climate Action Case Studies

Explore how organisations across Northern Ireland are reducing emissions and embedding sustainability into their operations.

Want to take part?

Email environment@bitcni.org.uk to express your interest or to learn more about future opportunities.

Related Programmes

  • Business Action on Climate

    Business in the Community is leading on a collaborative climate campaign – Business Action on Climate - that puts Northern Ireland businesses at the forefront of action on the climate emergency.

  • Climate Action Pledge

    To ensure a liveable future and limit the increase in global temperatures to 1.5°C, businesses must play their part and work to urgently reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

  • Carbon Literacy Training

    Carbon Literacy is defined as: “An awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions on an individual, community and organisational basis.”