Net Zero Heroes
Read about some of the inspiring businesses in Oxfordshire who have already started on their own net zero journeys.
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The Mix
Wantage community hub, The Mix, installs heating and window improvements for more comfort and lower running costs
Dean Court Community Centre
Heart of the community, Dean Court Community Centre installs solar PV and battery to save energy and carbon
Duns Tew Village Hall
Bustling village hub, Duns Tew Village Hall, makes huge strides in energy efficiency
The Rug Shed
The Rug Shed, known for its unique handmade rugs sourced from around the world, switches to LED lighting for a brighter future
The Ark-T Centre
Community arts charity The Ark-T Centre improves heating and lighting and saves money on energy bills
Pietersen Fine Furniture
Furniture business Pietersen Fine Furniture installs low carbon heating & improves insulation
The Mad Hatter
The Mad Hatter is a vibrant and popular pub in the heart of East Oxford. The building is a large mid-nineteenth century building over four floors with bar area, kitchen and event rooms
Darcica
Award winning Oxfordshire business, Darcica Logistics Limited, provide sustainable, cost-effective solutions for efficient delivery and fulfilment services across Oxfordshire
The Folly
Central Oxford, riverside restaurant received a free energy audit and decided to install an energy saving induction oven to save gas and prevent overheating
Magdalen Road Studios
Community arts space Magdalen Road Studios received a grant to install LED lighting, insulation and infrared heaters to make the space a more welcoming environment for artists and visitors
Thames Racquets Fitness Centre
Fitness Centre Thames Racquets installs LEDs, timers and sensors to trim costs and carbon
St Hilda’s College
St Hilda’s College received a grant to help install LED lighting, fabric upgrades and make use of smart technology to improve energy efficiency
Thames Cryogenics
Thames Cryogenics based in an early 1990s industrial park building gets an upgrade with LED lighting throughout
Lady Sew and Sew
Lady Sew and Sew installs air source heat pump & other energy saving measures to cut carbon
Hill End
Hill End Education Centre has been offering unique outdoor learning experiences since the 1920. A grant enabled them to install secondary glazing in their dormitories, saving energy
The Granite House
The Granite House a stone shop specialising in granite, based in Bicester, chips away at their carbon following an energy assessment
Chapman Robison & Moores
Accountancy firm cuts bills and carbon emissions by installing an air source heating systemÂ
The Abbey in Sutton Courtenay
The Abbey retreat centre improve their energy efficiency of their guesthouse
Higgs Group
Higgs Group printing and publishing the leading printing and publishing company in Henley-on-Thames upgrades lights and insulation to save energy
EcoSync
The financial savings from a solution developed by Oxford-based EcoSync are huge and its additional contribution to reducing the carbon footprint of buildings can make a significant contribution to climate change targets
Zeta
A British Manufacturing company engaged in designing, developing and manufacturing products that provide environmental solutions across a wide range of applications