We have recently joined the SME Climate Hub. In doing so, we have pledged to halve our carbon emissions by 2030, achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, and to regularly report on progress towards these aims.

On the logic behind our decision to join the initiative Joe Slater, Sustainability officer said, “I am extremely proud that Sanderson Weatherall have joined the SME Climate Hub and the UN’s Race to Zero. We fully understand the role that we must play in decarbonising the property sector while also reducing our own carbon footprint and joining these organisations solidifies our commitment to becoming Net Zero by 2035.

As an SME we understand that the Net Zero journey may seem daunting at times, however, it is my hope that by joining the SME Climate Hub and publicly reporting our Net Zero journey, we can inspire other SMEs to take up the challenge and join us on the Race to Zero.”

The SME Climate Hub provides SMEs with a range of accessible tools and resources to help them reduce emissions and build business resilience. The platform couples these tailored resources with opportunities for businesses to unlock direct commercial incentives – from government tax breaks to procurement preferences provided by major businesses such as BT Group, Ericsson, Ikea, Telia and Unilever, who have all agreed to work with their SME suppliers to improve climate performance and also provide concrete tools, share knowledge and exchange best practices for implementing robust climate strategies through the SME Climate Hub.

One of the most pressing existential threats to SMEs is the climate emergency. It has the potential to slow economic growth by causing material damage; limiting resource availability; causing shifts in demand; leading to business interruptions and production disruptions; causing supply chain interference; and forcing business closures. With 40 to 60 percent of small businesses never reopening after a disaster, curbing carbon emissions, and building business resilience is critical.

About the SME Climate Hub

The SME Climate Hub is an initiative founded by the International Chamber of Commerce, the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, the We Mean Business coalition and the UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign, with the aim of supporting small and medium-sized businesses to build business resilience. The SME Climate Hub provides a one-stop-shop for SMEs to commit to climate action and access tools, incentives and other resources designed to make it easier than ever for small and medium-sized businesses to cut carbon emissions, bring innovative green solutions to market and build business resilience.

For more information about the SME Climate Hub, visit: www.smeclimatehub.org

For more information about Sanderson Weatherall’s Net Zero journey, email: ESG@sw.co.uk