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Sustainable and environmental smaller business hubs
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Sustainable and environmental smaller business hubs Sustainable business hubs can be a good starting point for organisations looking to become more sustainable and can provide a wealth of information, case studies and tools designed for smaller businesses. Regional hubs also offer support and […]
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Becoming a sustainable SME manufacturer
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Becoming a sustainable SME manufacturer This guide outlines how the UK’s 270,000 manufacturers, the vast majority of them small or medium-sized enterprises (SME), can become more sustainable . Manufacturing (PDF, 159 KB) is the largest emitting industrial sector, generating 16% of total UK […]
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Benefits of ESG for small businesses
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Benefits of ESG for small businesses Sustainability is an increasingly pressing topic for small businesses in the UK. Consumer trends reveal that consumers are increasingly assessing a company's environmental credentials, while business supply chains are under scrutiny to minimise environmental, […]
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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 […]