Local Enterprise Office Offaly has launched a new campaign to help small businesses take those first steps in becoming more sustainable and to show them the substantial benefits. 

The “Going Green, It’s All In A Day’s Work” campaign will show how easy it is for a business to make small changes that can make a significant impact.  There are two specific supports available to all small businesses (up to 50 employees) in any sector that can set them on their green journey, the FREE Green for Business audit and the Energy Efficiency Grant which allows eligible businesses apply for support of 75% of eligible costs up to a maximum grant of €10,000.

Businesses are encouraged to register themselves on www.allinadayswork.ie/green and their Local Enterprise Office will take it from there. 

Orla Martin Head of Enterprise – “For small businesses in any sector it has never been easier to begin that green journey. We will work with them to find the best times to carry out the free Green for Business audit to take up as little time of theirs as possible and we work through the results with them. 

“Then they will likely be in a position to apply for the Energy Efficiency Grant and we bring them through the whole process.  We have the expertise, the time and the supports to help them go green and become more sustainable, they just have to register and we’ll take it from there.  And the best thing about implementing these changes is that they will improve the business and help in saving time, money and energy, which is crucial for businesses at the moment.”

Any small business is being encouraged to reach out to their Local Enterprise Office to start the process or take 2 minutes on www.allinadayswork.ie/green to fill out the form and their Local Enterprise Office will take it from there. 

For further information: contact Mary McIntyre at Offaly Local Enterprise Office 057 93 57480 or mary.mcintyre@leo.offalycoco.ie