Businesses
Businesses Can Take the Lead on Climate Action
Production doesn't have to equal pollution.
Virginia business operations account for over 65% of our greenhouse gas emissions through transportation, manufacturing, or commercial building energy usage - and that means there are huge opportunities for this sector to have an impact on climate change. Businesses and nonprofits, whether small or large, can reduce their own energy use and cost, reap the benefits from improved efficiency and functionality, and reduce carbon emissions from their operations.
As community leaders, businesses can also play an important role as advocates for collective climate solutions, and in caring for our most vulnerable neighbors, those most impacted by climate change.
C3 helps organizations of all shapes and sizes take action—individually and with the collective voice of the business community through C3's Green Business Alliance (GBA).
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Reducing energy use and emissions, saving money, and even building equitable climate action into your brand involves five simple concepts:
Understanding your impact and costs by tracking bills and other data (like fuel, miles driven, process chemical quantities, etc.)
Using that information to zero in on the largest contributors to impact and costs
Identifying opportunities to reduce impact and costs
Strategically implementing those opportunities over time
Helping others do the same.
C3 can help with any of these steps. Just contact us at corp@theclimatecollaborative.org, or explore our other services below.
Climate Services for a Sustainable Future
Explore C3's climate services, including energy audits and solar consults for businesses and nonprofits, to help reduce emissions for our most vulnerable community members. Then, join our growing team of green business and organizational partners to get started on your climate transformation today.
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Resource Library for businesses and nonprofits
Visit our catalog of resources here to learn more about the actions that will save you money, improve operations, reduce pollution and energy use, and have a positive impact on your community. For both businesses and nonprofits!
Energy Efficiency Grants
Every year, C3 gives away $20,000 in energy efficiency grants to small and minority-owned businesses. In 2024, the program is open to all microbusinesses (25 or fewer employees) in the Charlottesville/ Albemarle area, with a preference for woman- and minority-owned businesses. Grants will help these businesses achieve emissions reductions and financial savings through capital investments up to $2,000 each. For more information, click below.
The 2024 round of Energy Efficiency Grants has closed. Stay tuned for news in 2025.
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Explore how your business is the missing puzzle piece to climate solutions. Become a climate leader in your community while reducing energy costs.
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Many small organizations can’t track energy use and emissions on their own—discover how C3’s expert support can help you take action with energy assessments, carbon footprint analysis, and more!
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