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Make it Zero Torbay

A project supported by the Torbay UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Lead organisation: SWMAS 

  • Project name: Make it Net Zero Torbay
  • Investment priority: Supporting Local Businesses
  • Shared Prosperity Funding: £175,000 (2025/26)

About the project 

Through its tried and tested Make it Net Zero programme, SWMAS is dedicated to helping companies across Torbay to develop their decarbonisation plans and work towards a net zero future. 

Your decarbonisation journey in simple steps… 

1. Review your starting point 

Explore the carbon impact of your existing business processes. 

2. Understand your current position 

Gather current emissions data to generate a baseline report which will provide a benchmark for improvement. 

3. Prioritise actions for effective carbon reduction 

Identify the areas of focus that will results in the most significant carbon (and cost) reductions to prioritise and implement improvements. 

4. Develop a bespoke decarbonisation plan 

This will provide an action plan to help your business work towards, and achieve, its net zero goals. 

5. Access grant funding towards carbon saving investments 

This is 50% match-funded and can cover a wide range of items, including solar panels, electric vehicle infrastructure, heat recovery systems, more efficient equipment & machinery, smart energy monitoring systems and heat pumps. 

How to apply

Register your interest here and SWMAS will be in contact to help your business on its net zero journey.