Business Supporter Network

UK100's Business Supporter Network (BSN) is a collective of sector-leading organisations aligned to our vision of a nation where communities tackle climate change together, creating thriving places powered by clean energy — with fresh air to breathe, warm homes to live in, and a healthy natural environment. We collaborate with businesses that provide innovative products and services to empower local authorities to achieve their ambitious climate goals.

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Become a business supporter

We collaborate with businesses that provide innovative products and services to empower local authorities to achieve their ambitious climate goals.

  • Gain a better understanding of Local Government and what is needed to achieve net zero.
  • Contribute your expertise on net zero and climate action with our members
  • Give your brand visibility and recognition in the local net zero sector
  • Meet local leaders and key decision makers, collaborating with them to find solutions to the greatest challenge of our time
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Tier 1: Business Supporter

BSN Tier 1 is ideal for organisations seeking to raise their profile with local authorities and showcase the alignment of their work with UK100's mission. Benefits include:

  • A listing in the UK100 Business Supporter Directory.
  • Partnership announcement on social media and via our quarterly stakeholders newsletter
  • The opportunity to be featured in case studies that demonstrate your impact and relevance to councils’ climate work
  • Quarterly briefings on devolution and local government reorganisation
  • Priority access to digital copies of all relevant UK100 publications, sent a day before public release
  • Preferred partner status for event sponsorship opportunities
  • Discounted rate for non-profits organisations.
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Tier 2: Business Partner

Tier 2 is for businesses ready to deepen their engagement and build stronger relationships across the local government landscape.

This tier includes all Tier 1 benefits, plus:

  • An invitation to UK100's Annual Parliamentary Reception, providing high-level networking opportunities with political and sector leaders
  • A 1:1 annual strategy meeting with senior UK100 staff to share insights, explore collaboration, and receive support on engaging local authority clients
  • Priority access to UK100's consultancy offer, tailored to your needs (additional costs apply)
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Tier 3: Research Partner

Tier 3 is for organisations looking to shape the national conversation on local climate delivery and position themselves as thought leaders within the UK100 network. As a Research Partner, you'll collaborate with UK100 and our local authority members to generate sector-specific insights and drive meaningful dialogue.

This tier includes all Tier 1 and Tier 2 benefits, plus:

  • A tailored research collaboration, including the co-design of a bespoke survey that captures the challenges and ambitions of local authorities in your area of net zero delivery
  • An exclusive roundtable event with local authority members and sector leaders to explore the survey findings, spark discussion, and showcase your organisation's expertise

In May 2025, research partner CO2Sense worked with UK100 to co-host the “Empowering Local Energy” workshop, bringing together local authorities and mission-led finance organisations to identify barriers and solutions for funding community energy projects. This tier is ideal for businesses that want to play a leading role in shaping policy, building relationships, and co-creating solutions with local governments.

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Tier 4: Thought Leader

Tier 4 is for organisations seeking to deliver strategic thought leadership, elevate sector-wide impact, and partner with UK100 to support councils at the forefront of net zero delivery.

This tier builds on all Tier 1 and Tier 2 benefits, plus:

  • Co-creation of a strategic toolkit designed to empower local leaders in implementing effective net zero strategies. This product gives business partners the opportunity to contribute their technical expertise, showcase their solutions in real-world case studies while giving local leaders the keys to unlocking local climate action at scale.
  • Host a dedicated "Lunchtime Learning" session for our local authority network: an exclusive occasion to present your approach, showcase how your business can help councils deliver climate goals and engage directly with climate leadership teams.
  • Position your organisation as a national thought leader, contributing to sector-wide systems change and helping UK100's most ambitious councils achieve their climate objectives faster.

In June 2025, UK100 collaborated with Clean Air Fund and UK Power Networks to develop the flagship "Beyond Targets: The Wider Benefits of Climate Action" toolkit. This resource showcases how councils can realise co-benefits like cleaner air, economic inclusion and public health alongside climate outcomes.

What our supporters say about us

“As an ethical investor in clean energy and green tech, CO2Sense deeply values its partnership with UK100. Their network of forward-thinking local authorities aligns with our mission to de-risk and develop early-stage, community-scale energy projects. Events like the UK100 Clean Energy Summit are pivotal for us, enabling us to engage directly with councils and build pipelines of impactful projects. UK100’s commitment to empowering local authorities and fostering collaboration at national, regional, and local levels makes them an indispensable ally in driving the clean energy transition.”

Hugh Golbourne
Director, CO2 Sense

"Partnering with UK100 for the dinner at the LGA in 2024 was an excellent opportunity to connect directly with council leaders and elected members. The event provided a platform to showcase SSEN’s work with local councils and to strengthen understanding of shared priorities. We’re proud to work alongside UK100 in building stronger partnerships to deliver impactful change."

Steve Atkins
Senior Stakeholder Manager, SSEN

"At UK Power Networks, we recognise the pivotal role local authorities play in driving the clean energy transition. Our collaboration with UK100 to develop the 'Navigating the Net Zero Energy Transition' toolkit has been a testament to this commitment. Together, we have empowered councils with actionable strategies and real-world case studies to spearhead local energy projects. This partnership highlights the importance of equipping councils with the tools they need to navigate complex energy challenges, aligning with our priority of creating a resilient, decarbonised energy future."

UK Power Networks
2024/5 research and thought leadership partner