Sustainability
Cleator Moor Celtic: Where Economy Meets Ecology
About the client
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📍 Location UK
💼 Industry
⚙️ Innovation Management
Co-Lab has consistently delivered these projects in a structured and organised manner, keeping teams engaged, motivated, and results driven.
- Viv Winter, Head of Business Improvements, Sellafield Ltd, Legacy Ponds
Challenges
Empowering Community Organisations Through Sustainable Innovation
How can Community-led organisations leverage sustainable technologies and practices to not only reduce their environmental impact but also ensure long-term financial viability?
Solution
Powering Communities with Solar, Storage & EV Innovation
We proposed a solar, battery & EV charging scheme that would reduce operating costs and lower carbon emissions; all while inspiring the next generation of young people.
Process
Community Project Development Process
The process begins with Identify Community Group, followed by Recruit Young People to engage the community. Produce Bespoke Content and Deliver Engineering Solutions Sessions build capacity and skills. Track Data ensures progress monitoring, while Utilise Build Solutions focuses on actionable outcomes. Throughout, Sponsor Engagement provides continuous support. The final stages involve Input Data & Measure Against Metrics, Case Study Report, and Carbon Capture & Follow Up, with Matching VCSIs to Funding Grants via Funding Co-Ordinator facilitating financial support.
Benefits
Building Economic and Environmental Resilience Through Clean Energy
Economic Resilience – Implementing energy-efficient or renewable solutions can save approximately £4–5K in annual electricity costs, stabilising budget and freeing up funds for further investment.
Scope 2 Reduction – Switching to cleaner power sources or generating renewable energy can lower Scope 2 emissions by roughly 4,000 kg CO₂e per year, aligning operations with sustainability goals.
Community Stewardship – Leading community stewardship efforts builds local goodwill and supports social and environmental progress.
