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Business organisations with green initiatives
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Business organisations with green initiatives With many smaller businesses embracing sustainable practices and taking initial steps towards net zero , mainstream business organisations and membership groups are supporting smaller businesses by offering advice, inspiration and case study examples. […]
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Sustainability and environmental organisations for SMEs
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Sustainability and environmental organisations for SMEs Looking for advice, support, and tools to help in your bid to become a more sustainable smaller business? There are a wealth of green and sustainability organisations that can help your business improve its environmental impact. Whether you […]
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Green loans for small businesses
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Green loans for small businesses While there are many benefits to becoming a more sustainable business , investment is one of the biggest challenges to decarbonisation and green business operations. According to research by the British Business Bank (PDF, 210 KB) , 11% of SMEs – roughly […]
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Green energy for small businesses
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Green energy for small businesses According to a survey by Haven Power, 72% of SMEs would like to see more commitment to renewable energy from their current supplier. Assessing your energy usage and reviewing where you source your energy can help your business reduce its overall carbon footprint . […]
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Sustainability and green events for small businesses
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Sustainability and green events for small businesses While 91% of smaller businesses believe that sustainability is an important consideration for their business, according to research by Lloyd's Bank 40% are unsure how going net zero will impact them. According to a study by the British Business […]
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How to build a green supply chain
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How to build a green supply chain Engaging with sustainable suppliers could help your business demonstrate a commitment to the environment and improving working conditions throughout your supply chain by providing environmentally friendly alternatives to materials, ingredients, and essentials such […]
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Six tips for smaller businesses on climate change
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Six tips for smaller businesses on climate change It’s not an easy time to be running a small business. But regardless of the challenges posed by the likes of the pandemic, rising inflation and Brexit, one very big problem that isn’t going away any time soon is climate change – and the requirement […]
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Crafting and implementing a sustainability action plan
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Crafting and implementing a sustainability action plan It can be challenging to implement changes as a small business but a sustainability action plan can make it easier, inspiring the cooperation of your workforce and delivering positive results. With time and resources potentially in short supply […]
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How to implement an ESG policy for a small business
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How to implement an ESG policy for a small business Committing to an Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) strategy is gaining importance for smaller businesses as investors, stakeholders, and customers place ESG practices under the spotlight. ESG is a collective term for measuring a business's […]
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Environmental and sustainable accreditation schemes
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Environmental and sustainable accreditation schemes Demonstrating your business's green credentials can be enhanced by undergoing more formal accreditation. This is a process where an independent organisation assesses your business against a recognised standard, such as ISO 14001 for environmental […]