Sustainability blogs
Resources, articles and facts about sustainable culture
Have you got transparency over your waste costs? Are you really getting the best service?
I have worked with and for several waste brokers over the last 30 years and I am going to be really honest – possibly even ruffle a few feathers in writing this piece. But I feel it is important for a business to understand all aspects of working with a broker rather...
The gas crisis explained and how it could be affecting your business
Escalating food prices, energy bills, and political tension accompany a recent jump in the cost of gas. With no other contender mature or agile enough to take its place, natural gas occupies a unique position in the UK’s energy sector It was only last year that...
Sustainability Within the Hospitality Sector
The hospitality sector is historically considered to be one that has a negative impact on the environment. This is due to excessive energy and water consumption, use of consumable and durable goods, along with significant solid and hazardous waste creation. Hotels...
COP26: will it deliver on net zero and climate change?
With less than one month to go before the UK hosts COP26, there is growing pressure on all countries to deliver on their net zero commitments and avoid a global climate catastrophe. But the process of securing an agreement amongst 190+ nations over what needs to be...
Adapting to the climate crisis — is your business prepared?
The world is facing increasing risk of extreme weather events, as severe storms, flooding, droughts and heatwaves cause havoc for local communities and disruption for local businesses. In its latest report, Progress in adapting to climate change, the Government’s...
Giving Net Zero a sporting chance
Ultra-low carbon sporting events kicked off the summer season. The Tour de France, Wimbledon, and the UEFA European Football Championship have all featured ambitious green commitments in tandem with leading economies’ Net Zero targets. Tadej Pogačar rode into first...
Homeworking: is it really better for the environment?
At the height of the first lockdown in April 2020, the Office for National Statistics reckoned that nearly 50% of those employed did some form of homeworking. Numbers will have dropped slightly since then, but with a new strain of the virus circulating, and the threat...
Public Access to Environmental Information
Summary Public access to environmental information is governed by international agreements, European Directives and UK legislation. The UK’s Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) provide public access to environmental information held by public authorities....
Greening your business: the legal stuff
The Government’s landmark Environment Bill and its latest net zero commitments will bring in a new era of environmental regulations that could revolutionise the way businesses manage their products and services. In November 2020, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson,...
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