Local Case Studies

From small charities to big multi-nationals, and everything in between, we must all look at the way we live and work in order to do our bit to achieve net zero.

Read our local case studies to find out what local companies, organisations and individuals are actively doing to reduce their own or others’ carbon footprint.

Business Case Studies

Business

Azesta Ltd

Certified B corp; switched to electric company vehicles.

Bettys & Taylors

Trees for Life; renewable energy; solar panels; compostable containers; electric company cars; Carbon Neutral Certified.

KindleWoods CIC

A woodland social enterprise operating for the benefit of nature, the community and mental wellbeing.

S+SA Architects

Planet Mark certified, accredited to ISO14001 and working towards B Corp status.

Full Circle Funerals

Certfied B Corp; use an electric hearse partially powered using solar panels; plant a carbon-capturing tree for each funeral. .

Harrogate College

With sustainability at its core, the college continually explores ways to introduce courses and host events to support the green skills agenda.

Make It Wild

Nine sites across North Yorkshire, offering local carbon offsetting through nature dedications, tree planting and volunteering.

Belzona

Suppliers of sustainable engineering solutions to extend the lifespan of buildings, structures, machinery and equipment.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Peat-free gardening, avoiding the use of neonicotinoids, reducing plastic & promoting green travel.

Harrogate Bus Company

With 39 new electric buses on order, the company hopes that the entire fleet will be fully electric by Spring 2024.

Techbuyer

A global provider of sustainable IT solutions and computer hardware with the circular economy at its core.

Co Wheels

Environmentally friendly, socially just, community-based alternative to car ownership - for personal & business use.

Flotilla

Carbon accounting and net zero delivery solutions. Helping businesses to take simple and impactful climate action that not only makes a difference but makes commercial sense too.

Harrogate District Hospital

Adopted NHS Green Plan - aiming to be net zero trust by 2040. Introduced site travel plan, solar panels and heat pump.

In the Community...

Christ Church Harrogate

Improved insulation and added LED lighting, with all electricity now from renewable resources.

Summerbridge Methodist Church

Instilling the belief that we are stewards of Gods’ creation into all aspects of our lives.

In the home

Removed gas central heating boiler and installed an Ecodan 8.5KW air source heat pump and some larger radiators...

Harrogate Location

Flexible working

A business development director, with a large multi-national research organisation reduces his carbon footprint by working from home.

Whilst Zero Carbon Harrogate is happy to work with commercial organisations to further our goals of achieving a carbon neutral District, we do not recommend or endorse any businesses, services or products that they may offer.