22 January 2024
We are delighted that the Shoreham Port Industrial Cluster has been successful in an application to the Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plans Competition run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in collaboration with Innovate UK UK Research and Innovation
Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance Lord Callanan today announced 12 winners from the Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan competition, who will each benefit from a share of up to £6 million to develop plans for a low carbon future. The competitive grant supports the advancement of place-based decarbonisation plans that demonstrate collaboration between closely located industrial businesses and other stakeholders.This funding will give winning businesses and partners the chance to work together on plans to cut their emissions, learning from each other while also having access to technical advisors to prepare for adopting measures such as using hydrogen or carbon capture.
The Port has brought together expertise from colleagues at University of Sussex, Ricardo plc, Brighton & Hove City Council, Adur & Worthing Councils, Barrett Steel Limited, Local Fuels, and CEMEX UK to form the Shoreham Port Industrial Cluster.
Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance Lord Callanan commented ‘From manufacturing chemicals to food and drink, UK industry is at the heart of our economy. With over £190 million available for businesses to make the move to cleaner, cheaper energy – and with 12 projects benefiting directly today – we are delivering the support they need to decarbonise. I look forward to seeing the plans developed by the successful clusters and encourage other businesses to apply to our Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, which has already made awards to over 150 projects to help companies go green.’
Tom Willis, Chief Executive of Shoreham Port, said ‘We are delighted that the Shoreham Port Industrial Cluster has been successful in the Local Decarbonisation Plans Competition and will receive a portion of the £6 million awarded by the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero in partnership with Innovate UK. As a Trust Port, collaborative relationships with local, educational, and business communities remain key to our success. This funding will support us to create a tangible plan to decarbonise our Cluster, enabling us to act as a catalyst for regional emission reduction.’
There will be regular progress updates as we develop the Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan for the Cluster shared through our communication channels. Sustainability Week 2024 (3rd - 6th July) at the Port will feature interactive sessions, with everyone welcome. There are opportunities for all organisations based in and around the Port to get involved and contribute. Please contact us at sustainability@shoreham-port.co.uk.
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