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Patrick Magee to stand down as Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director of the British Business Bank in June 2022 after 10 years’ service
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Patrick Magee to stand down as Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director of the British Business Bank in June 2022 after 10 years’ service Press release 10 February 2022 Patrick Magee has announced that he will be standing down from the role of Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director […]
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How to become a sustainable hospitality business
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How to become a sustainable hospitality business With businesses of all types needing to play their part in tackling climate change , this guide outlines how smaller hospitality businesses can become more sustainable. With over 220,000 businesses, the hospitality sector is the UK's third-largest […]
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Net zero – what are the benefits to your business?
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Net zero – what are the benefits to your business? The impact of climate change has become one of the most pressing issues facing humanity in the 21st Century. With a renewed political focus on reducing carbon emissions and greenhouse gases(GHGs), the Government has committed to a legally binding […]
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Smaller businesses reveal their path to net zero
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Smaller businesses reveal their path to net zero Many businesses are embracing the UK's goal of being a Net Zero nation by 2050 by embarking on sustainability changes to lower emissions of greenhouse gases . The British Business Bank found that while smaller businesses account for around half of […]
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How to market your green activities as a smaller business
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How to market your green activities as a smaller business Becoming a sustainable smaller business can bring benefits – from reducing waste and lowering operating costs to complying with regulations and attracting investors. Marketing your green credentials can give your business a competitive […]
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Patrick Magee to stand down as Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director of the British Business Bank in June 2022 after 10 years’ service
Press release
Patrick Magee to stand down as Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director of the British Business Bank in June 2022 after 10 years’ service Press release 10 February 2022 Patrick Magee has announced that he will be standing down from the role of Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Director […]
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What is ESG? A guide for businesses
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What is ESG? A guide for businesses ESG – short for Environmental, Social and Governance – is a set of standards measuring a business's impact on society, the environment, and how transparent and accountable it is. According to the CBI, two-thirds of investors take ESG factors into account when […]
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How to measure ESG
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How to measure ESG From environmental concerns such as climate change to tackling gender and diversity inequalities , many of today's businesses are looking beyond traditional financial performance measures to the bigger picture of how they impact society and the environment . The move to ensure […]
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How to become a more sustainable retailer
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How to become a more sustainable retailer The retail industry is crucial to the UK economy. It accounts for 5% of the economy, pays £17bn in business taxes, and consists of more than 300,000 businesses . It is also the UK’s largest private-sector employer with 3 million employees, equal to 8% of […]
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Green logistics – strategies for eco-friendly delivery
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Green logistics – strategies for eco-friendly delivery Making deliveries more sustainable is one step businesses can take to be more eco-friendly. This guide outlines what to consider when creating a green logistics strategy. Transportation has a major impact on the environment. It is the largest […]