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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 […]
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Sustainability tools and calculators for smaller businesses
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Sustainability tools and calculators for smaller businesses Many small businesses are trying to become more sustainable and according to the British Chambers of Commerce, around 79% of businesses surveyed are taking action to reduce their carbon footprint. One step on this journey is to understand […]
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What is the UK Business Climate Hub?
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What is the UK Business Climate Hub? The Government has launched the Together for our Planet campaign, calling on every small business in the UK to take small, practical steps to halve their emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement. The Together for our Planet campaign encourages small […]
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How to get your electricity from renewable sources
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How to get your electricity from renewable sources As a business, cutting your energy consumption is crucial in helping to reduce your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. One way to do this is to switch to green tariffs, electricity tariffs that are generated by renewable […]
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Where to sign up for green initiatives
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Where to sign up for green initiatives Many smaller businesses are taking steps to become more sustainable in their operations. Small actions such as switching to LED lighting and green energy tariffs help. But there's much more your smaller business can do on the journey to net zero . You can […]
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Small business sustainable and green news sites
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Small business sustainable and green news sites Sustainability and environmental concerns and developments are opening up new opportunities for businesses , both locally and globally. From new technologies to changing regulations and legislation, it can be helpful for smaller firms to stay on top […]
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ISO 14001 guide for smaller business
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ISO 14001 guide for smaller business From customers looking to purchase from brands that are more environmentally friendly to some commercial contracts requiring proven green operations , environmental accreditation schemes may be a useful tool to demonstrate your environmental impact . […]
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The small business guide to Fairtrade
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The small business guide to Fairtrade The move towards sustainability has become an increasingly important issue for smaller businesses regardless of industry sector. According to research by the British Business Bank, smaller businesses account for around 50% of all UK-business-driven emissions of […]