A Grantham company aims to help people and businesses reduce their carbon footprint, something which has made them an award finalist.

ZeroSmart, based on Bridge End Road, is an environmental social enterprise run by Eliana Vanekova, 26, and partner John Munn, 26.

John met Eliana while at University in Leeds. They live together and run ZeroSmart as both business and life partners.

Eliana has just been named as a finalist for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the category Sustainable Entrepreneur of the Year.

Their company helps people and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint to Zero by funding scientific climate solutions for you, such as renewable energy and tree planting.

ZeroSmart works with organisations such as the UN, WWF, and Eden Reforestation projects to reduce and remove carbon emissions.

Eliana said: "We started the business during the pandemic and have experienced incredible growth in such a short time. We are currently on track to remove 250,000 TONNES of CO2 this year, the equivalent of driving from Earth to Mars 18 times!"

"It is very rewarding to be able to help people across the UK to have a genuine positive impact on the environment. I strongly believe that doing good doesn't need to be difficult and that saving the planet shouldn't cost the earth.

"We receive stories from people thanking us for making it easy and affordable for them to help the environment. This award is great recognition for our entire ZeroSmart community."

Now, after speaking with local business clubs they are just about to launch an initiative to help local businesses reach their net zero goals by making their workforce climate friendly.

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards was launched in 2012 to celebrate the very best of British entrepreneurship and talent, attracting 4800 entyries this year.

Awards founder Francesca James, said: "We have seen some incredible finalists over the years, and this year is no exception. It really is one of the strongest shortlists we've ever had, and the fact that so many exceptional people have applied during such a tough year is a testament to the resolve and entrepreneurial talent that exists across the UK

Anne Boden MBE, founder of Starling Bank, headline partner for the Awards, said: "The events of the past year have touched everyone, be it through the health of friends and family, the isolation of restrictions or the wider impact on our livelihoods.

"However, businesses are made of people, and it's the incredible fortitude, determination and innovation of people like those shortlisted, that has helped our regions survive, and in some cases thrive."