Cross River Partnership (CRP) is proud to partner with Westminster City Council (WCC) to deliver the Westminster Sustainable City Charter Innovation Challenge. The project is being led by Westminster’s Economic Growth and Green Economy Teams and funded through WCC’s Westminster Climate Fund. 

Designed to support Sustainable City Charter signatories and local innovators, the Challenge will identify local SMEs with low carbon solutions and products and match them with signatories to trial these in real-world commercial settings. Through these collaborative pilot projects, the Challenge will help reduce signatories’ emissions, as well as drive the growth of the low carbon industry across the borough.    

CRP is proud to be supporting Stage 1 of the Challenge as a trusted delivery partner, leading engagement with Sustainable City Charter signatories and Westminster Business Improvement Districts to understand the barriers that slow the adoption or expansion of decarbonisation solutions in Westminster to inform the design of the Challenge. CRP is also leading on the procurement of an industry expert, who can provide consultancy services involving the design and delivery of the Challenge.   

With its iconic landmarks and buildings and being home to the largest economic hub and business base compared to anywhere else in the country, Westminster faces significant challenges to reduce emissions from non-domestic buildings while preserving the City and intense economic activity and maintaining its status as a global destination. The Sustainable City Charter Innovation Challenge will unlock the potential to connect and strengthen networks, pilot new innovative solutions and collectively achieve its fairer and greener city ambitions.   

For further information on CRP’s involvement in the SCC Innovation Challenge, please contact CRP Project Manager Katherine Fairfax.