2 May 2025
Growing Green: Empowering Kent Businesses Towards Sustainability
In this interview filmed at Frasers of Egerton, Kent, Dr Flora O'Brien, Programme Manager for Growing Green, explains how this environmental sustainability programme supports local businesses. The initiative offered up to £7,000 in grant funding for innovative sustainability projects, alongside ISEP-accredited (formerly IEMA) training and valuable networking opportunities.
Businesses will implement projects ranging from waste repurposing to renewable energy solutions, with flexible match funding options available. While applications for this round are now closed, follow Growing Kent & Medway on social media to discover the innovative sustainability projects being developed by local businesses through this programme.
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