The Economic Potential of Low Carbon and Environmental Goods and Services (LCEGS) Sector in Cheshire and Warrington
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The economic potential of low This research was commissioned by the Environmental carbon and environmental goods Sustainability Technical and services (LCEGS) sector in Assistance Project. Cheshire and Warrington ENWORKS Disclaimer This report represents the observations and findings of K-Matrix and Gyron who have provided this report to ENWORKS on behalf of the ESTA project. Whilst all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents, this report may contain technical inaccuracies or other typographical errors and you should not assume it is error free. The report is provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. ENWORKS does not accept responsibility for any action taken or refrained from as a result of the contents of this report. In no event shall ENWORKS be liable for loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with use of this material or any associated advice. Cheshire and Warrington LEP: LCEGS Report July 2013 Cheshire and Warrington LEP LCEGS Report July 2013 1 Copyrightfrom kMatrix Ltd kMatrixand Gyron LLP 2013 Ltd and Gyron LLP Cheshire and Warrington LEP: LCEGS Report July 2013 Disclaimer This information is provided to help the client identify opportunities in current and future Low Carbon Environmental Goods and Services (LCEGS) markets. It does not constitute advice to the client as to what they should do, when, where or with whom. The client should exercise discretion or seek further professional guidance before committing themselves to any future actions or investments arising from this information. 2 Copyright kMatrix Ltd and Gyron LLP 2013 Cheshire and Warrington LEP: LCEGS Report July 2013 Agreement This report was produced for, and is the property of, the Environmental Sustainability Technical Assistance (ESTA) project; the project is managed and delivered by ENWORKS with funding from the European Regional Development Fund and the Environment Agency. This report is copyrighted to kMatrix and Gyron LLP and is not for resale. The data has been licensed to the ESTA project which includes: the project funders, ERDF and the Environment Agency; ENWORKS; and the ESTA project partners in the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership area, the Cheshire and Warrington LEP Board, the Cheshire and Warrington LEP commission, Cheshire West and Chester MBC, Warrington BC and Cheshire East MBC. The contents for this report are for use by the licensees only, and no part of this report can be included in publications, events or as parts of a service where a fee is charged, unless prior permission has been granted by kMatrix Ltd and/or Gyron LLP or a publication license has been granted. 3 Copyright kMatrix Ltd and Gyron LLP 2013 Cheshire and Warrington LEP: LCEGS Report July 2013 Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary ....................................................................................................... 7 2. Introduction to LCEGS ................................................................................................. 12 3. Methodology ................................................................................................................ 15 3.1 Introduction - kMatrix ............................................................................................ 15 3.2 Measures - kMatrix ............................................................................................... 15 3.3 Methodology - kMatrix ........................................................................................... 16 3.4 Methodology - Gyron ............................................................................................ 18 3.5 Comparing Approaches & Results ........................................................................ 20 4. Analysis for Cheshire and Warrington LEP .................................................................. 22 4.1 Cheshire and Warrington LEP Summary .............................................................. 22 4.2 Low Carbon Level 2 Analysis ................................................................................ 23 4.3 Renewable Energy Level 2 Analysis ..................................................................... 28 4.4 Environmental Level 2 Analysis ............................................................................ 29 4.5 LCEGS Summary ................................................................................................. 32 4.6 Growth .................................................................................................................. 34 4.7 Exports ................................................................................................................. 37 5. Annual Comparisons .................................................................................................... 39 6. Regional & National Comparisons ............................................................................... 41 6.1 National Comparison ............................................................................................ 41 6.2 UK LEP Comparison ............................................................................................. 44 7. LEP Analysis by Level 3 ............................................................................................... 48 7.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 48 7.2 3D Analysis ........................................................................................................... 50 7.3 Analysis by Activity Type....................................................................................... 58 7.4 LEP Strengths ....................................................................................................... 64 8. LEP Analysis by Local Authority ................................................................................... 66 8.1 LCEGS by Local Authority .................................................................................... 66 8.2 Low Carbon .......................................................................................................... 68 8.3 Renewable Energy................................................................................................ 69 8.4 Environmental ....................................................................................................... 70 8.5 Analysis by Activity Type....................................................................................... 71 9. LEP Company Stock .................................................................................................... 72 9.1 Summary Data ...................................................................................................... 72 9.2 Key Companies .................................................................................................... 74 9.3 Companies in Growth Markets .............................................................................. 76 9.4 Case Studies ........................................................................................................ 77 10. Diversification Opportunities ..................................................................................... 82 10.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 82 11. Conclusions & Recommendations ............................................................................ 94 Appendices ....................................................................................................................... 102 Appendix A: LCEGS Sector Definition ............................................................................... 103 Appendix B: Local Authority Reports ................................................................................. 111 4 Copyright kMatrix Ltd and Gyron LLP 2013 Cheshire and Warrington LEP: LCEGS Report July 2013 List of Figures Figure 1: LCEGS sales 2011/ 12 in £m ............................................................................... 22 Figure 2: LCEGS employment 2011/ 12 .............................................................................. 22 Figure 3: LCEGS companies 2011/ 12 ................................................................................ 23 Figure 4: Low carbon sales 2011/ 12 in £m ......................................................................... 23 Figure 5: Low carbon employment 2011/ 12 ....................................................................... 25 Figure 6: Low carbon companies 2011/ 12 .......................................................................... 26 Figure 7: Low carbon sales 2011/ 12 in £m – excluding alternative fuel vehicles and alternative fuels sub sectors ................................................................................................ 26 Figure 8: Low carbon employment 2011/ 12 – excluding alternative fuel vehicles and alternative fuels sub sectors ................................................................................................ 27 Figure 9: Low carbon companies 2011/ 12 – excluding alternative fuel vehicles and alternative fuels sub sectors ................................................................................................ 27 Figure 10: Renewable energy sales 2011/ 12 in £m ............................................................ 28 Figure 11: Renewable energy employment 2011/ 12 .........................................................