COMPANIES opened the door to new sales worth £500,000 at a buying event in Yorkshire.

Businesses providing sustainable products and services met potential buyers at the Northern Sourcing Sustainable Solutions event in Leeds.

The event, which aimed to reduce the environmental impact of the region’s businesses, brought together buyers and suppliers from across the North of England.

It was organised by CO2Sense Yorkshire in partnership with its north-west and north-east counterparts Envirolink Northwest and Renew CPI.

CO2Sense project manager Lorna Peacock said: “The event was a great success and we are thrilled with the turnout.

“We’re confident that the event will lead directly to new business for these companies.

“Three similar events organised in other regions in the last 12 months helped generate more than £2m of new business for attending suppliers.”

The West Yorkshire event was attended by 82 green products and services suppliers from across Yorkshire, the north-west and the north-east. Representatives had the opportunity to meet buyers from 26 companies and organisations in the public and private sectors.

Suppliers attending the event offer a broad range of sustainable products and services – from recycled glass packaging and stationery to waste management consultancy and energy management.

They held private and pre-scheduled 15 minute meetings with individual buyers to promote their products and services.

Said Ms Peacock: “Increasing demand for sustainable products and services is a top priority for CO2Sense Yorkshire.

“By improving supply chain sustainability, companies can reduce their costs, improve their environmental performance and reduce their carbon footprint.

“It’s all part of our ongoing effort to help the region make the switch to a low carbon economy.”