Summary and action points

In this session we have reviewed the energy consumption and environmental impact derived from SMEs, and seen examples of the kinds of approaches taken by low carbon intermediaries in order to bring about positive change.

You should now be able to:

• Compare your own professional experiences of working in or with SMEs with other low carbon advisors such as Sam Hampton in the video.
• Explain why there is a need for government-funded intervention.
• Understand the most common approaches to providing low carbon business support, and explain why ‘it’s the soft stuff that’s hard’.

You have now completed Session 1.

Now complete the short quiz for this session.