Our track record

We’ve delivered award-winning environmental business support to thousands of companies since 2001. But don’t take our word for it – hearing from the companies themselves is always best.

Take your pick of our short three minute films below, or choose from over 50 other companies giving their own Green Growth stories.

We’ve delivered award-winning environmental business support to hundreds of companies. But don’t take our word for it – hearing from the companies themselves is always best.

Video Case Studies

Saving one million tonnes of carbon (part two)

Hear from the Mayor of Greater Manchester and other key figures on what saving one million tonnes of carbon means for the city region.

Saving one million tonnes of carbon (part one)

Our support has helped businesses across the North West to save one million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by reducing their use of energy, water and materials.

Resin Surfaces Ltd

  • Chemicals sector
  • Improved packaging / process efficiency
  • Reduced waste
  • £56k annual savings

Bri-Tek Technologies

  • LED lighting
  • Low carbon sector support
  • New environmental policy / ISO 14001
  • Connected to new market opportunities

Utilitri Ltd

  • Renewables sector
  • Low carbon sector support
  • Improved marketing/sales strategy
  • Three jobs created

Abbey Logistics Group

  • Transport sector
  • Improved fuel / energy / water efficiency
  • £641k annual cost savings
  • 1,700 tonnes of CO2e savings per year

Camfil Farr

  • Manufacturing sector
  • Improved fuel / energy efficiency
  • £271k annual cost savings
  • 942 tonnes of CO2e savings per year

Crown Paints Ltd

  • Chemical sector
  • Improved energy / material efficiency
  • £600k annual cost savings
  • 295 tonnes of CO2e savings per year

More Customer Stories

GLD Technical Consulting, Wigan – SME (Environmental Technologies)

GLD Technical Consulting, a building services and environmental design consultancy based in Wigan, is continuing its impressive growth journey thanks to support from GC Business Growth Hub.

Powersave, Rochdale – SME (Environmental Technologies)

Powersave, a designer, supplier and installer of energy efficient LED lighting solutions, has achieved the ISO 9001 standard with support from low carbon business experts at GC Business Growth Hub.

Open Control Solutions, Salford – SME (Environmental Technologies)

Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) specialist Open Control Solutions has teamed up with expert advisors to refine its operations, increase client engagement and secure new sales.

Whytelight Solutions, Wigan – SME (Environmental Technologies)

A Wigan-based LED lighting and infrared heating specialist has experienced significant growth after working with experts to implement a new marketing strategy.

Howorth Air Technology, Bolton – SME (Manufacturing)

Howorth Air Technology in Bolton has completely re-designed its ultra clean ventilation system, used in hospitals, to slash energy usage and reduce lifecycle costs for clients.

Nutri Bar, Salford – SME (Food & Drink)

Healthy fast food company Nutri Bar, which runs two healthy food shops in Greater Manchester, has teamed up with specialist advisors to roll out a sustainable workplace catering service.

Castrads, Stockport – SME (Manufacturing)

Stockport-based Castrads has tapped into expert advice and academic support to take sustainable business to the next level, moving from energy management to product and packaging innovation.

Kings Quality Foods, Wigan – SME (Manufacturing)

Kings Quality Foods is saving more than £10,000 per year after installing new LED light fittings and implementing a number of other zero cost measures at its factory in Wigan.