As well as being better for the planet, being a net-zero business can bring a range of bottom line benefits. However, according to FSB research, although most small firms are concerned about climate change, only one-in-three has a plan to help tackle it.

In this episode, consultant Graham Oakley explains how his business ensures that it is net zero and sustainable, while providing practical advice to other start-ups and small businesses that want to do the same.

Graham is the commercial director of multi award-winning West Midlands-based Clear Three, which works with business owners to reduce waste, pollution and misuse of natural resources to become cleaner, greener, more efficient and more profitable. Clear Three works with many customers operating in the laundry sector and among other things, the company is known for its award-winning carbon-reduction software.

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This series of this podcast is brought to you thanks to the support of the Federation of Small Businesses.

Graham Oakley of Clear Three on how he made his business carbon neutral and sustainable