Applications are now open for a $1.5 million grant program to help eligible NSW businesses plan and take action to achieve net zero emissions.
The Net Zero Planning Grant offers eligible businesses in all sectors up to $30,000, covering as much as 75 per cent of project costs, to identify and implement actions towards net zero.
Eligible projects could include developing greenhouse gas inventory, developing a net zero stakeholder engagement plan and formulating a net zero action plan or a net zero target.
The Grant is provided in two stages:
Stage 1: Up to $4,000 to access expert advisors to identify and prioritise key actions across areas such as strategy, governance, people and capability, data, targets, net zero action planning, finance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Stage 2: Up to $26,000 to support detailed work in one or more of the prioritised actions.
Grantees can also access the Net Zero Business Guide, developed following a pilot program with more than 50 organisations to provide practical guidance throughout their net zero journey.
The grant is part of the NSW Government’s $22 million Business Decarbonisation Program, supporting businesses implement low-cost improvements and accelerate their transition to net zero.
The program is part of the NSW Government’s legislated emissions reduction targets, including a 50 per cent reduction on 2005 levels by 2030, a 70 per cent reduction by 2035 and net zero by 2050.
Round 1 of the Net Zero Planning grant is now open for applications. Visit the NSW Climate and Energy action website for more information and to check your businesses’ eligibility.