Greening Businesses scheme now open for applications
Westmorland and Furness Council is pleased to announce applications are open for the second round of the Greening Businesses Scheme.
The scheme will help local businesses across Westmorland and Furness to understand how to reduce their carbon footprint and cut costs, promoting a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for the area.
The continuation follows the success of the first round of the Greening Businesses Scheme. The initiative once again offers businesses the opportunity to work with the Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN) Partnership. Through this partnership, businesses can access a free carbon footprint assessment of their operations and activities from which they can develop strategies or implement measures to reduce carbon emissions and save costs.
The first round of the Greening Businesses Scheme, launched in 2023 and completed in 2025, supported eleven businesses across Westmorland and Furness with free carbon audits and detailed decarbonisation plans.
Applications for the second round of the Greening Businesses Scheme are now open, and businesses of any sector located in Westmorland and Furness are eligible to apply.
More information including guidance and an application form can be found on the Council’s website. Deadline for applications is Friday 25th February 2026.
Councillor Giles Archibald, Westmorland and Furness Council Cabinet Member for Climate, Biodiversity and Environmental Services, said:
“We are delighted to launch the second round of this scheme following the fantastic success of the first phase. It has been inspiring to see so many businesses across Westmorland and Furness take meaningful steps toward becoming more environmentally sustainable.
“This next round builds on that momentum, offering even more organisations the chance to access free carbon footprint assessments and practical, expert guidance through our partnership with CBEN. The scheme continues to play an important role in supporting local businesses while helping our area reduce carbon emissions on our journey toward carbon net zero.
“We encourage businesses of all sizes and sectors across Westmorland and Furness to take a look at what’s on offer and apply. This is a valuable opportunity to make changes that benefit both the environment and long‑term business resilience.”