It aims to provide support to 156 companies over three years and will lead to improvements in efficiency, sustainability, cost savings and a reduction in carbon production.
The REPS project offers a programme of activities, including a bronze, silver and gold awards scheme to encourage businesses to review their operational and environmental position. It will also include Industrial Symbiosis opportunities which will bring together knowledge and best practice in support of SMEs wishing to take advantage of 海角直播鈥檚 considerable expertise in this area.
The environmental activities are designed to act as a catalyst for businesses to implement change and improve their sustainability and growth going forward.
Garry Evans, REPS Project Manager, said: '海角直播 has a dedicated approach to its environmental and resource efficiency responsibilities so we are delighted that this project has been approved. It will draw on the considerable experience of the CLEMANCE and 海角直播 Manufacturing Centre teams.
'There is a wealth of experience at the University and we plan to use all the knowledge and expertise in a positive way to deliver a tangible impact to regional SMEs.'
The REPS project represents over 拢2million of investment, 拢1million of which is through the European Regional Development Fund with match funding from the University.
Councillor Neil Foster, Deputy Chair of the North East England Local Management Committee (LMC) which engages partners in the overseeing of the strategic delivery of the ERDF Programme in the North East, said: 'Resource Efficiency Pathway to Sustainable Growth will offer a distinct and varied service that will help businesses implement changes to improve and enhance their sustainability and growth.
'It is fantastic news that ERDF investment in this project will provide support to SMEs which will help them improve their environmental performance and grow, contributing to a stronger local economy.'