Myth of the Day – ‘We can’t afford Sustainability’ This came in from a business manager this week: “We are very conscious that in order to reduce our carbon footprint we would have to implement some serious investment. This is something that during these difficult economic times is not viable.” I’d never blame or criticise […]
Myth of the Day
Carbon Literacy Training
Our Adrian Cooper has been delivering Carbon Literacy Training raining for historic Shrewsbury company Morris and Company. Carbon Literacy is the next logical step on from Carbon Reduction planning. The aim is to embed the principles of sustainability within the senior management team such that they have the tools and knowledge to both implement change […]
Shropshire Net Zero Leaders, Phase Two now open
Our highly successful Shropshire Net Zero Leaders programme has been extended to December 2025, thanks to extended funding from Government via Shropshire Council. We’ll be taking 15 more businesses through the process of measuring their carbon emissions, setting targets and goals, and delivering a Carbon Reduction Plan which features specific, timely and measurable action points […]
Go Woke, Go Broke?
Not according to recent research conducted by PwC which has revealed that the proportion of businesses committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030 has nearly doubled since the previous year’s survey, increasing from 28% to 47%. The study, which encompassed 750 UK businesses and 50 UK public sector organisations, also analysed the energy challenges encountered […]
Sustainability and Net Zero in the Residential Care sector
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England, has long been at the forefront of ensuring care providers deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. In recent years, sustainability has emerged as a critical focus for the CQC, reflecting broader national and global priorities to address environmental challenges. For […]
What is ‘B Corp’?
What is a ‘B-Corp’ We’ve been working recently with Shrewsbury branding agency, Good Thing, helping them achieve B Corp status. As the term B Corp becomes more widespread, we though we’d share some insight into what it means. What is a B Corp and Why Should a Business Become One? In today’s increasingly conscious […]
Adding value to your business
There are many ways of adding value to your business prior to selling it. One such way, and one that most people don’t associate, is embedding sustainability, and having a robust and deliverable Carbon Reduction Plan. The funds that often buy fast-growing small businesses view environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as a significant value […]
Calling all Shropshire SMEs – free support in cutting carbon
We’re pleased to report that we’re able to provide in-depth and long term support to 25 Shropshire SMEs in measuring and cutting carbon, and realising all the commercial benefits that come with that. The support is free-of-charge, as it is funded by the UK Government Levelling Up fund, via Shropshire Council. Businesses that address the […]
Ever heard of Green-Hushing?
What on Earth does Green-Hushing mean? It’s the opposite of Green-Washing. A company that does have ambitious and credible sustainability goals, and can show progress towards meeting them, but doesn’t publicise the fact can be said to be Green-Hushing. It may be a deliberate approach; wanting to avoid scrutiny, or face criticism for failing to […]