BUSINESSES on the Foots Cray industrial estates are benefiting from a scheme aimed at reducing their environmental impact.

The Industrial Area Support scheme is funded by the London Development Agency and overseen by environmental organisation Groundwork London.

It offers businesses an environmental review to find areas where they can improve their environmental performance.

It also provides workshops, seminars and follow-up support.

There is also a grants scheme to help businesses invest in environmental technologies Companies can get grants of up to 75 per cent of the total cost of the proposed improvement work to a maximum of £5,000.

For further information, call 020 8743 3040.