Cut Costs and Go Greener: Free Programme for Waterloo Businesses

Southwark Council and Hatch Enterprise are offering local businesses a fully funded opportunity to reduce energy costs and lower their carbon footprint through the Greener Southwark Business Accelerator.

The 6-month programme provides practical support to help businesses make cost-saving changes that work alongside day-to-day operations – particularly valuable for hospitality, retail and service sector businesses looking to reduce overheads.

What You’ll Receive:

  • A personalised energy and carbon health check
  • Practical strategies to cut energy use and running costs
  • Expert-led sustainability workshops
  • Tailored 1:1 mentoring and support
  • Southwark Net Zero Champion accreditation
  • Access to match-funded grants of up to £5,000 for energy-saving improvements (for businesses that complete the programme)

 

The programme is designed to be accessible for busy small businesses, with a focus on realistic, low-cost changes that deliver real impact.

How to Apply:

Places are limited and the application deadline is 20th April 2026.

Apply now: Application Form

For more information, contact: programmes@hatchenterprise.org

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