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Net Zero Innovation Cohort 2021

Between 2021-22, the NZIP Programme supported a cohort of 12 research/council partnerships on their net-zero journeys. 

London Borough of Enfield and UCL

Developing an industrial area assessment tool and roadmap. This project will identify and study opportunities to transition towards circular and low carbon industrial areas. 

Bolsover District Council and Nottingham Trent University

A hyper-local project aiming to help hard to reach businesses gain the skills they need to transition to net zero.

Cheltenham Borough Council and University of Gloucestershire

Growing a Shared Vision for Urban Greening - developing the parameters for a user-friendly tool that addresses technical acceptability and societal feasibility to facilitate the rapid greening of urban spaces.

Newcastle City Council and Northumbria University

Integrating EV car clubs and low-carbon housing for greener neighbourhoods across the city.

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council and Lancaster University

DePoLARiZE - Delivering Port of Liverpool-Associated Road-freight Zero Emissions. As freight transport grows, the challenge is to decarbonise all aspects of the distribution network without negatively affecting growth or local environmental and social conditions.

East Sussex County Council and University of Brighton

Investment for Net-Zero - the development of a model that allows senior managers and Members to make informed decisions, leading to an optimal investment strategy to achieve net-zero within the council.

Essex County Council and Anglia Ruskin University

Business Resilience Opportunities in a Net-Zero carbon Essex (BRONZE). A project to achieve a clear understanding of business priorities in relation to their understanding of the net-zero carbon transition.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and University of Birmingham

"Community Climate Champions" Leaving No One Behind toolkit.

North Yorkshire County Council and University of Huddersfield

Mapping the tree planting supply chain in North Yorkshire and York to develop a scalable tool that is applicable more widely across West and East Yorkshire.

University of Bedfordshire and Luton Borough Council

‘Energetic Lifestyles’: Engaging young people in the development and implementation of carbon reduction initiatives.

Kent University and Medway Council

Net Zero Landlords - a series of knowledge transfer workshops and other various means of engagement to equip Landlords with the knowledge and resources needed to transition to a carbon reduced climate.

Newham Council and The Institute for Global Prosperity at UCL

Growing a Difference: Getting Newham’s schools growing food on campus.