What Net Zero North West does

Net Zero North West (NZNW) is a privately held, industry-led cluster organisation founded around 2020–2021 to coordinate industrial decarbonisation across North West England and North East Wales. It operates a membership-based model with three tiers (full, associate, affiliate) and serves more than 25 member organisations spanning energy-intensive manufacturing, clean energy, water utilities, engineering, professional services, and regional public authorities. Named members include INEOS Inovyn, Tata Chemicals Europe, Encirc, EET Fuels, Spirit Energy, Siemens, United Utilities, Arup, Cubico, and the Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region combined authorities. Its stated mission is to deliver the world's first net zero industrial region by 2040, anchored by a North West Cluster Plan projecting a £30 billion pipeline of investable projects and up to £207 billion in total potential investment.

NZNW's product and technology surface is built around a whole-system decarbonisation model covering hydrogen production (via the affiliated HyNet programme at EET Hydrogen's HPP1 plant in Stanlow), carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) with CO2 transport to Liverpool Bay, renewable energy (offshore wind, solar, tidal), and energy efficiency for hard-to-abate sectors such as chemicals, glass, and refining. The organisation's primary product is the Project Intelligence Platform, which provides data and updates on key industrial decarbonisation projects to guide member participation. It also distributes a publications library including the Cluster Plan and Manifesto, and convenes industry events such as House of Commons decarbonisation briefings.

The revenue model is subscription-based membership fees across three tiers; pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective members are routed through board contacts. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on direct outreach, board referrals, and industry networking rather than inbound demand generation. The organisation is led by CEO Jane Gaston and chaired by Steve Goldspink (Head of Business Development at Siemens UK). The cluster's competitive position rests on the UK government's Track 1 designation of HyNet, existing physical infrastructure (salt caverns, pipelines, ports), and a dense network of large industrial and public-sector members — advantages that are difficult to replicate but do not, in themselves, generate disclosed revenue.

Name

Net Zero North West

Legal name

Net Zero North West

Website

https://netzeronw.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Net Zero North West is a privately held, membership-based industrial cluster organisation coordinating decarbonisation across North West England and North East Wales. It serves 25+ energy-intensive manufacturers, clean energy developers, and regional public authorities, anchored by the HyNet Track 1 hydrogen and CCUS programme.

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Product category

Industrial Decarbonisation Cluster Services

akta.pro primary industry

Decarbonization Strategy & Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) Advisory (EUABAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Net-Zero Target Setting & SBTi/Net-Zero Standard Support (EUABAKAA), Scope 1–3 GHG Inventory Strategy, Data Governance & Controls (advisory) (EUABAKAD), Sector-Specific Net-Zero Pathways & Benchmarking (hard-to-abate methodologies) (EUABAKAI), Offsets & Carbon Removal Procurement Strategy (portfolio design, quality screening) (EUABAKAL), Net-Zero Assurance & Readiness Assessments (limited assurance prep, audit support) (EUABAKAJ), Industrial Decarbonization EPC, Integration & O&M Services (Design/Build/Operate) (EUABAJAM)

Keywords

• Industrial decarbonisation
• Clean energy cluster
• Hydrogen production
• Carbon capture storage
• Regional energy transition

Headquarters

HQ city

North Kilworth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Net Zero North West generates revenue through tiered membership packages including full membership, associate membership for organizations seeking to enhance decarbonisation involvement, and affiliate membership for sector and project alliances. Each tier provides access to project intelligence, industry reports, policy updates, networking, and collaborative opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Net Zero North West is an industry-led cluster organization that convenes industrial companies, academia, and regional authorities to coordinate and accelerate industrial decarbonisation across North West England and North East Wales. It delivers collaborative advocacy, project intelligence, policy briefings, and a tiered membership program supporting hydrogen production, carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS), and renewable energy deployment for energy-intensive manufacturing sectors.

Product overview

Net Zero North West is an industrial decarbonisation cluster organisation, not a traditional software product company. Its primary offering is the Project Intelligence Platform, which provides data and updates on key industrial decarbonisation projects to guide member participation and decision-making. Additional offerings include access to an industry reports and research library, policy updates and briefings, thematic groups, and networking opportunities. The organisation coordinates industrial decarbonisation across the North West of England and North East Wales through collaborative action among industry leaders, politicians, and academic experts.

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Products and services

• Full Membership Full membership tier for businesses actively delivering industrial decarbonisation, providing access to project intelligence, policy updates, networking, thematic groups, and collaborative opportunities within the Net Zero North West cluster.
• Associate Membership Associate membership tier for organisations seeking to enhance their role in industrial decarbonisation initiatives, launched in August 2025 with Arup, Cubico, and Encyclis as the first associate members.
• Affiliate Membership Affiliate membership tier for sector and project alliances, joined in 2025 by Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC), Glass Futures, HyNet Alliance, Northern Nuclear Alliance, and the Offshore Energy Alliance.
• Project Intelligence Platform Data and updates platform providing intelligence on key industrial decarbonisation projects to guide member participation and decision-making across the cluster.
• Industry Reports and Research Library Library of industry reports, manifestos, Cluster Plan documentation, and research providing strategic insight into broader decarbonisation efforts for member organisations and policymakers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 million tonnes CO2 abated per year through HyNet
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered important, core and supporting.

• ArupimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025Global engineering consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. Supporting decarbonisation projects including Liverpool City Region's Five-Year Climate Action Plan, Liverpool John Lennon Airport decarbonisation plan, and North West Hydrogen Vision.
• EncyclisimportantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025Owner and operator of energy recovery facilities treating society's residual waste. Developing Protos carbon capture plant in HyNet cluster - the UK's first commercial-scale carbon capture facility at an energy-from-waste plant, selected as lead emitter project in Track-1 industrial carbon capture programme.
• HyNet North WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyNet North West is the centrepiece of the Net Zero North West programme - the UK's most advanced industrial decarbonisation cluster. Conceived by Progressive Energy in 2016 and developed by a consortium including Cadent, EET Hydrogen, Eni UK, INEOS Inovyn, and the University of Chester, HyNet is one of only two government-designated Track 1 industrial clusters, backed by up to £21.7 billion in government funding over 25 years. HyNet connects directly to the operations of many Net Zero North West members including EET Fuels, Encirc, Tata Chemicals Europe, INEOS Inovyn and Encyclis.
• Glass FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit research and technology organisation based in St Helens, building on the town's two-century heritage as the global centre of glassmaking innovation. Its £54 million Global Centre of Excellence opened in 2023 with support from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, UKRI and St Helens Borough Council, home to the world's first openly accessible, multi-fuel pilot-scale glass furnace.
• Northern Nuclear AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative network of nuclear-focused businesses and organisations based in the North West, bringing together companies across every tier of the nuclear supply chain. The North West is the UK's most significant nuclear region with over 29,000 direct jobs and 178 nuclear-focused businesses, operating from Birchwood Park in Warrington - the UK's leading hub for nuclear R&D.
• The Offshore Energy AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffshore and clean energy supply chain cluster covering North Wales, Merseyside and Cumbria sub-regions. Brings together public and private sector partners to maximise participation of local businesses in offshore wind and other low carbon energy sectors including marine energy, CCS and decommissioning.
• Greater Manchester Combined AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Mayor Andy Burnham, one of the most ambitious regional governments in the UK on climate action with a target to reach net zero carbon by 2038. Co-chairs the North West Net Zero initiative alongside Liverpool City Region and Cheshire and Warrington, providing critical public sector leadership and investment backing.
• Liverpool City Region Combined AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Mayor Steve Rotheram, the first region in the UK to declare a climate emergency with a target to become net zero carbon by 2040. A founding public sector supporter of Net Zero North West and key partner in securing government investment for HyNet North West.
• Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector-led membership organisation for the clean energy and nuclear supply chain in Cumbria with over 300 member companies. Named after Cumbria's coastline widely recognised as Britain's Energy Coast, home to Sellafield, Walney and West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farms.
• INEOS InovyncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK's largest chemical company by volume, operating major chlorochemicals site at Runcorn. Committed to net zero across UK sites by 2050 with -33% by 2030 target. Operating alkaline water hydrogen electrolyser demonstration plant and expanding to meet growing hydrogen demand as part of HyNet.
• Spirit EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping Morecambe Net Zero project to convert depleted gas fields into carbon storage facility capable of storing up to a gigaton of CO2 over its lifetime. Partnered with Peak Cluster to decarbonise 40% of UK cement and lime industry, storing nearly 4 million tonnes CO2 annually from 2030.
• EET Fuels (Essar Energy Transition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperating UK's first-ever low carbon Hydrogen Production Plant at Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port. Part of HyNet North West project, transforming nearby industrial businesses into world-leading low carbon refining and manufacturing sites.
• EncirccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlass manufacturer developing hydrogen-powered furnace project and working on low-carbon glass production through partnership with Glass Futures and HyNet hydrogen supply.
• Tata Chemicals EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChemical producer decarbonising operations through HyNet hydrogen supply and carbon capture infrastructure at Stanlow manufacturing complex.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company leading digital transformation and sustainability solutions. Developed low-carbon roadmap for Trafford Park and contributes expertise across smart infrastructure and sustainability. Steve Goldspink serves as NZNW Chair.
• United UtilitiesimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater utility supporting hydrogen economy through water availability as key enabler of hydrogen production. Partnered with Levidian to convert sewage biogas into hydrogen and graphene for carbon reduction.
• Cubico Sustainable InvestmentsimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivately owned global renewable energy developer operating Scout Moor wind farm and developing Scout Moor II as England's largest onshore wind farm. Also developing 130MW Frodsham solar scheme. Plans to invest approximately £300 million across renewable energy technologies in the UK.
• Peel NREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocused on investment and development in low carbon and circular economy investment. Has delivered 300MW of renewable energy, various energy-from-waste schemes, and recycling plants. Myles Kitcher formerly served as NZNW Chair.
• EncyclisimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy-from-Waste operator developing Protos Energy Recovery Facility in Ellesmere Port, processing up to 500,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually, generating baseload electricity for ~75,000 homes with planned carbon capture facility capturing ~370,000 tonnes CO2 per year.
• TurleysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading independent planning and design consultancy enabling major industrial decarbonisation projects. Led planning for Scout Moor II wind farm, supported HyNet CO2 pipeline, advising on Encyclis Protos carbon capture plant, and convening roundtables on planning challenges for UK industrial clusters.
• On Site EnergysupportingTechnology or IntegrationSpecialist energy solutions company operating zero-capex model for on-site energy generation at industrial facilities. Technologies include solar PV, combined heat and power, waste heat recovery, energy storage and hydrogen integration, targeting manufacturers spending over £1 million per year on energy.
• NWBLT (North West Business Leadership Team)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprising 40 of the largest businesses and universities in the North West, took central role in formation of Net Zero North West. Led by CEO Emma Degg, driving private sector engagement and collaboration with regional mayors.
• East Lancashire Chamber of CommercesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChamber of commerce supporting business decarbonisation in East Lancashire, promoting sustainability and connecting businesses with net zero opportunities.
• West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of CommercesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading business membership organisation across West Cheshire and North Wales, supporting businesses to understand the energy transition and take practical steps to reduce emissions.
• Enterprise Cheshire and WarringtonsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal enterprise partnership supporting business growth and decarbonisation in Cheshire and Warrington region.
• Enterprising CumbriasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal enterprise partnership supporting business engagement and clean energy opportunities in Cumbria.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UK Green Building Council: Industry-led network driving sustainable built environment. Comparable membership-cluster model with policy advocacy and member convening, though focused on buildings rather than industrial decarbonisation.
• Carbon Trust: Established UK advisory organisation supporting business and government decarbonisation. Operates a broader portfolio (advisory, certification, investment) but overlaps with NZNW on industrial net-zero strategy delivery.

Direct peers

• Solent Cluster: Emerging UK industrial decarbonisation cluster on the South Coast focused on heavy industry around Southampton. Operates the same consortium-based cluster model and pursues hydrogen/CCUS infrastructure.
• East Midlands Industrial Cluster: Industry-led cluster decarbonising cement, ceramics, glass, iron and steel across the East Midlands / North Wales. Directly comparable membership-based model with HyNet-style hydrogen and CCUS ambitions.
• HyNet North West: The Track 1 hydrogen and CCUS infrastructure project that NZNW is built around. While formally a separate entity, HyNet is the operational asset NZNW's entire member value proposition rests upon, making it the most material peer/partner.
• Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC): Private-sector cluster of 300+ clean energy and nuclear supply chain members in Cumbria. NZNW affiliate member and the most direct peer in the North West, covering nuclear and offshore wind supply chains.
• Scottish Cluster (Project Acorn): One of the two UK Track 1 industrial clusters alongside HyNet, developing St Fergus-to-Acorn hydrogen and CCUS infrastructure. Most direct UK competitor for Track 1 status, government funding, and large emitter members.
• South Wales Industrial Cluster: Industry cluster coordinating industrial decarbonisation across South Wales, anchored by heavy industry around Port Talbot and Milford Haven. Operates the same industry-led, regional cluster playbook as NZNW.

Emerging players

• Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC): UK academic-led research hub coordinating industrial decarbonisation skills, training and innovation. Comparable convening role across multiple UK clusters, including NZNW, providing an adjacent coordination layer.
• Glass Futures: NZNW affiliate member operating the Global Centre of Excellence in St Helens. Specialises in glass-sector decarbonisation R&D and is the UK's leading publicly accessible pilot furnace facility — partially overlapping cluster-coordination activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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