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<p>Five years ago, the 25 Year Environment Plan set out our vision for a quarter-of-a-century
of action as part of the commitment to leaving the environment in a better state than
we found it. Now, we are building on that plan.</p><p> </p><p>In January, the Government
published the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 (EIP23), detailing a delivery plan
for each of our goals, matched with stretching interim targets to measure progress.
This Plan sets out clear delivery plans for working across government, and with business,
local government sectors and the public to achieve our commitments, including long
term targets, for environmental improvement.</p><p> </p><p>Our plan will support green
jobs and green growth across the country. We can drive UK inward and outward investment,
create new jobs, generate export opportunities in fast growing global markets and
place UK scientific and technology expertise, green finance opportunities and businesses
at the forefront of a global sustainability transition.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
also provides extensive support to all types of businesses, including those with activities
focused on environmental-based initiatives.</p><p> </p><p>Support is available through
the free Business Support Helpline, 38 Growth Hubs across England and newly launched
Help to Grow website.</p><p> </p><p>The Government’s goal is to create a society that
is greener by design, enabling green action at all levels. We will make green choices
easier and more affordable, so that they become the default option.</p><p> </p><p>We
will do this in a way that maintains choice and supports fairness, including by ensuring
businesses and consumers are supported to take green action. We will empower people
and businesses to make informed choices, by providing clear information about the
environmental impact of different products, services, and actions.</p><p> </p><p>We
must all take action - central Government, local authorities, businesses, communities,
families and individual citizens.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses of all sizes can also access
Government-backed finance from the British Business Bank, such as via the Start Up
Loans programme and Recovery Loan Scheme.</p>
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