Bristol

Bristol and the West of England: attracting investment, meeting resident needs
and creating local jobs

Mission Net Zero is helping Bristol and the West of England overcome three major barriers to local climate action: attracting investment, engaging communities and supporting local businesses.

Led by Bristol City Council and funded by the Net Zero Living programme, the partnership includes regional councils, Bristol & Bath Regional Capital, Centre for Sustainable Energy, National Grid and others.

To unlock investment, the team is creating a Regional Climate Investment Plan and digital energy planning platform to build a project pipeline that meets investor needs and regional goals.

Three neighbourhood-level Community Climate Investment Plans are being co-designed with residents to reflect their real needs and priorities.

Training providers and employers are also developing a skills support package to build the workforce required to fill green jobs and help local businesses benefit from the Net Zero transition.

Find out more

If you are interested in learning how to transform your community, town or city, then read the Unlocking Climate Capital: A Business Case Framework for Local Authority Net Zero Projects report. If you would like to speak to someone about this project, contact the Net Zero Living team.