Why Sustainability Is Profitable John Elkington first proposed the triple bottom line concept in the mid-1990s. The idea was that by focusing on “people, planet, and profit,” businesses could be made profitable in a sustainable manner. Elkington sought to influence corporate executives with his views and way of thinking. He wanted business executives to find it simple to grasp that they […]
Understand The Reasons Why Sustainability Is Important for Business According to the latest research by WGSN and Informa Markets, consumers are likely to enter a “period of realignment” in the next twelve months that prioritises thoughtful consumption and sustainable living. The recent WGSN poll found that consumers are wanting to embrace ethical and environmentally responsible production processes after “years of rapid industry, technological, and […]
Your "Greenprint" to a Sustainable Business by Lacie Martin Many people who are passionate about the health of the planet have a new interest in starting sustainable businesses that will help make the world a healthier place to live. This article will help aspiring “ecopreneurs” learn how to build and market a green business. Why Go Green? If you’ve always dreamed of […]
How To Sell Sustainability Sustainability is a must-have for businesses nowadays, but unfortunately, not everyone sees it like that. When trying to embed sustainability within your business, you may have to make a business case for it to management, investors, or even fellow employees. But how do you do this, and where do you start? To help, here […]
Weekly Tip 69: How To Travel Sustainably Summer is here! For many, that means summer vacation, too. One in four are planning on travelling somewhere this season, and while vacations are fun and travelling can be unavoidable, it can have a terrible impact on the environment. In fact, transport and travel account for a fifth of global carbon emissions, which is […]
Green Legislation Is Coming: How Will It Affect Your Business? Countries worldwide have set targets and are aiming to rapidly reduce emissions while protecting the natural environment. This means that an increase in green legislation is guaranteed and, indeed, has already started. While most current legislation only affects large corporations, businesses of all sizes must be prepared for what is coming. This article provides […]
How ‘Going Green’ Can Help With Tendering If you recently had to complete a tender document, you likely had several sustainability or environmental impact questions to complete. For some time, public sector tenders have contained a CSR element, but as tackling the climate crisis becomes more of a priority, this has expanded and trickled down to wider industry. Now, it’s increasingly […]
Generate Your Own Clean Energy A growing number of companies are beginning to generate their own clean energy to keep energy costs low, reduce environmental impact, and even establish new revenue streams. Of course, setting up your own electricity generation comes with a significant upfront cost. Still, the investment typically pays off within just a few years, making it […]
Reading Sustainably: How To Turn The Page On Climate Change Around the world, reading is a favourite pastime for people of all ages. And in the past few years, the number of people picking up a book for fun has only increased due to lockdown. But what is the cost to the environment of all these books, and how can we ensure we are reading […]
Busting Sustainable Business Myths Even though most small-to-medium business owners understand the value of sustainability, when it comes to putting their own green strategies into action, there’s usually something holding them back. Whether it’s perceived cost or feeling like you’re just too small to make a difference, taking those first steps to Net Zero can be overwhelming. To ease […]