Net Zero Week

Vital Heating Solutions’ Local Commitment

Vital Heating Solutions’ Local Commitment to Net Zero

Net Zero Week is the UK’s official awareness campaign for driving action on climate change but at Vital Heating Solutions, it reflects our way of working all year round. As a family run business rooted in Lancashire, our commitment to achieving net zero isn’t confined to a single week. It’s embedded in every project we deliver, every supplier we choose, and every relationship we build.

Earlier this year, we published an article titled “Net Zero Isn’t What You’ve Been Told”, which challenged common assumptions about decarbonisation. In that article, we explored the reality of transitioning to net zero — and why it’s not as simple as switching out a boiler.

This article builds on that thinking. It takes the conversation one step further by showing how buying locally and operating responsibly as a family business can accelerate the UK’s climate ambitions while supporting the community.

What Is Net Zero Week?

Net Zero Week runs from 5th–11th July and is backed by key UK government departments. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the steps needed to reach the 2050 net zero target and to showcase those already taking action.

It covers themes such as clean power, greener buildings, transport decarbonisation, and reducing emissions across supply chains. While the week brings national attention, the message is clear — it’s the actions we take every week that count.

At Vital Heating Solutions, we deliver sustainable outcomes day in, day out — not just during campaign season. From renewable installations to green procurement, we live the Net Zero Week ethos 365 days a year.

Our Team’s Commitment to Shopping Local

At Vital Heating Solutions, sustainability is part of our everyday culture. It is not just about business decisions but also about how our team acts individually.

Our staff are encouraged to support local businesses in their personal choices. From where they shop to where they eat, the goal is to keep spending within the community. This supports local jobs, reduces unnecessary travel, and strengthens our shared commitment to net zero.

Here are some of the ways our team supports local:

Buying lunch from local cafés and bakeries
Choosing independent shops for everyday purchases
Using local services for printing, uniforms, and supplies
Attending events and training held at local venues

When our staff spend locally, they contribute to a healthier, more resilient regional economy. Every purchase helps reduce emissions and builds stronger links within the community.

At Vital Heating Solutions, the commitment to net zero is personal. Every choice counts, and our team is proud to lead by example.

Buying Local Is a Net Zero Strategy

Reducing carbon emissions isn’t only about installing new technology. It’s about changing habits, rethinking procurement, and building more responsible supply chains. One of the most effective and often overlooked ways to cut emissions is by buying locally.

Here’s how we do it at Vital Heating Solutions:

We choose local suppliers for materials, printing, fabrication, and logistics wherever possible.
We avoid long-distance transport by planning procurement within the North West and neighbouring areas.
We reduce packaging and waste, working directly with suppliers to align on environmental goals.
We engage family run businesses, sharing values around quality, loyalty and sustainability.

This local first approach supports carbon reduction in three ways:

Fewer transport emissions: Local goods mean fewer miles and fewer vehicles on the road.
Greater visibility: Local supply chains are easier to monitor and improve.
Circular economy support: Buying within the region keeps money circulating locally, enabling reinvestment in green jobs and infrastructure.

When businesses buy local, carbon footprints shrink and communities thrive.

Local Sourcing Builds Stronger Communities

Net zero is often discussed in technical terms, but it’s also a deeply social goal. Every emissions cut represents a cleaner environment for real people. Every local purchase strengthens a community.

Vital Heating Solutions has always been grounded in the belief that business should do more than make profit. It should create opportunity, protect the environment, and lift the people it employs and serves.

By sourcing from other family owned firms, we’re helping to:

Sustain local jobs
Create apprenticeships for young people
Keep profits in the regional economy
Encourage responsible growth and shared success

Whether it’s a local signage contractor, metalwork fabricator, or engineer in training, we aim to invest in those who share our values and contribute to a greener Lancashire.

Delivering Carbon Reduction Every Day

While our procurement practices play a crucial role, our service offering is just as central to achieving net zero. Here’s how we lead by example in our field:

We delivers expert design, installation and management of decentralised energy and multi-utility networks, with a clear focus on low and zero-carbon technologies. We specialise in bespoke commercial heating systems, mechanical engineering and industrial services, offering a fully integrated approach that supports energy efficiency, carbon reduction and long-term sustainability.

Our in-house mechanical and electrical design teams work closely with clients to develop efficient, future-ready solutions across a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Education, Housing, Local Authority and Agriculture. From air and ground source heat pumps to high-efficiency gas systems and plant rooms, every installation is backed by our Business Management System (BMS) platform – giving you full remote access to monitor, measure and optimise your energy use.

With a dedicated surveying team, meticulous installation standards and a reliable planned and reactive maintenance service, we ensure that every system performs at its best, long after handover. Whether you’re decarbonising a public estate or upgrading a factory’s heating infrastructure, Vital Heating Solutions provides the expertise and support needed to deliver long-term results.

Family Business, Big Impact

At Vital Heating Solutions, we have the agility to make decisions quickly and the values to make them responsibly. We do not answer to shareholders or distant boards. We act based on what is right for our customers, our community, and our environment.

That means we can:

Switch to local suppliers without delay
Invest in cleaner tools, vehicles and systems
Train our team in the latest renewable technologies
Update internal policies to cut waste and improve efficiency

Being family run means being accountable. It means acting with integrity, leading by example, and always keeping the bigger picture in mind. That is the power of local, and it is how we continue to drive meaningful progress towards net zero.

Our Net Zero Philosophy

Vital Heating Solutions sees net zero not as a box to tick, but as a continuous path forward. It shapes how we:

Hire and train staff
Select suppliers
Design solutions
Manage projects
Plan for growth

We believe the transition to a greener future will be driven not by pledges, but by people professionals on the ground doing the work, making the calls, and building the systems that will power a cleaner Britain.

Our previous article, “Net Zero Isn’t What You’ve Been Told,” challenged quick fixes and called for honesty in the sustainability conversation. This article is the practical follow-up — a look at how we’re putting those ideas into action.

Why Net Zero Must Involve Local Supply Chains

Local supply chains are key to resilient, low carbon infrastructure. When businesses source locally, they:

Lower transport emissions
Keep production transparent
React faster to problems
Foster collaboration

We’ve created a supply network that reflects our net zero goals. It’s made up of businesses we know, trust, and support from the joiners, to the firms who print our brochures, to the engineers we train.

We’re not perfect, but we’re proactive. Every decision counts and every relationship matters.

Conclusion: Every Week is Net Zero Week

Net Zero Week offers a vital platform to raise awareness. But for Vital Heating Solutions, it simply reinforces what we do all year round.

We are:

A family-run business with over 2 decades of experience
Certified renewable installers
Advocates for community resilience
Proud to buy local and reduce emissions

In a time when greenwashing is rife, we let our work speak for itself. We deliver renewable heating solutions, support our region, and play our part in a cleaner, more sustainable future.

And we do it without waiting for permission or policy. Because when it comes to net zero, action matters more than intention.

Get Involved in Net Zero Week

Get Involved in Net Zero Week Webinars
Take your commitment further by joining the official Net Zero Week 2025 webinars.

These free, expert led sessions cover practical strategies, funding opportunities, policy updates, and real world insights into achieving net zero.

Whether you’re a business owner, housing provider, or public sector professional, the webinars offer invaluable guidance on making meaningful carbon reductions.

Visit NetZeroWeek.com to register and explore the full schedule.
Make this the week you move from awareness to action.

If you’re ready to start your own net zero journey as a homeowner, business, school or housing provider we’re here to help.

Our experts will work with you to design a bespoke heating solution that reduces emissions, saves energy, and supports your long-term goals.

Contact Vital Heating Solutions today to book a consultation. Let’s build a lower carbon future together.

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