Our aims and objectives, impact on the ground and how we operate as a federation of charities.
The main themes of our work and some of our most important initiatives.
What we can do for the wide range of people and organisations that we work with.
Find out the latest about how we're changing places and lives.
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We help take practical action to tackle climate change – and we recognise that by doing so we can also reduce fuel poverty and help business be more efficient. Our Environmental Business Services provide training and advice to organisations on environmental business issues – cutting carbon and saving money.
Out in the community, we help to change behaviours and limit personal environmental impacts, improving the energy efficiency of homes and encouraging the use of renewable energy technologies.
To find out how your business could benefit from our Environmental Business Services click one of the following link:
Location: Peterlee, County Durham East Durham Homes recently undertook a baseline Carbon Footprinting exercise with Groundworkâs Environmental Business Service Team
Location: Consett The EBS team have recently worked with KC Engineering, based in Delves Lane, Consett to help them improve their green credentials.
Location: East Durham The Creating Heath project takes derelict and unused areas and re-develops them alongside community groups to create useable growing spaces to encourage healthier diets and lifestyles through green exercise
Location: Tyne & Wear and Tees Valley Green Exercise North East (GENE) is a 27 month project that provides outdoor activities for disadvantaged communities, with officers using consultations to deliver sessions and develop programmes that are tailored to participants' needs.
