Green living wall on modern building
Commit to reducing your energy demand for heating and cooling

Sign the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment today!

Read
Twilight image of Manchester City Centre
Cut your energy, waste and water consumption

It’ll reduce your carbon footprint and you can make savings too.

Read
Green living wall at train station
Make your premises and buildings a nature friendly and relaxing space

Rain gardens, trees, green roofs and walls to the development of green spaces can all help to tackle the impacts of climate change and improve the health and wellbeing of your employees too

Read
Large ventilation pipes in roof space
Get smarter with how you heat your premises

There are lots of simple, straightforward actions you can take that won’t cost you anything and will start saving you money straight away

Read
Lightbulbs hanging from ceiling
Upgrade your lighting and equipment

It’ll cut your energy bills and reduce your environmental impact.

Read
Blue sky with white clouds
Upgrade your vehicles to be cleaner and greener

Greater Manchester is taking action to improve air quality on local roads, now and for future generations…

Read
Female cyclists going uphill
Encourage your employees to walk and cycle to work

You’ll have a happier, healthier and more productive workforce!

Read
Chef picking fresh vegetables from garden
Encourage your staff to volunteer in local nature projects

Greater Manchester has many different ways you can get involved and make a real difference to our environment.

Read
Vegetables growing in field
Make your green space available to help people and communities grow food

Could you make any of your land available for allotments or community gardens to help and encourage communities to grow their own food.

Read
People laughing sat at table
Create an environmentally aware workforce

You staff will feel more involved in your business and you can achieve some quick and easy cost savings.

Read
Cooking vegetables in large pan
Support a local food project

Could you provide cooking demonstrations or run a cooking club? You’ll be helping to tackle food waste and more.

Read
Picking fresh vegetables
Can you provide funding or free spaces for food clubs?

Social investment could be used to support new enterprises such as the Good Food Bag.

Read
GM Green City Logo