MAXIMISING IMPACT WITHOUT THE OVERWHELM
A major consideration for SMEs is how to balance sustainability efforts with other business priorities. While big companies might have whole departments dedicated to sustainability, SMEs need to weave these efforts into their day-to-day operations, often requiring creative and out-of-the-box solutions.
The sustainability space can be pretty noisy, and figuring out what works and what doesn’t can feel like a full-time job.
When you’re already stretched thin, focused and expert support could be just the thing to help you build and implement a solid sustainability strategy to maximise social and environmental impact.
SUSTAINABILITY ROADMAP
Trying to maximise your social and environmental impact can be overwhelming with so many options out there.
Sometimes, the best thing to do is take a step back and figure out what works best for your business. What do your stakeholders—clients, investors, suppliers—want from you? What aligns with your business values, overarching mission, and your team?
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest certification trends and the “shoulds” of sustainability. But it’s important to take the time to consider what truly makes sense for your business and how best to grow sustainably, consciously and intentionally.
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DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS
An alternative to traditional economic thinking
Doughnut Economics is a concept developed by Kate Raworth, an economist and Senior Associate at Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute. Put simply, it’s a framework for an economic model that operates within the limits of our planet’s resources and life-supporting systems while ensuring that nobody falls short on life’s essentials, such as food, housing, healthcare and political voice.
The result is a safe and socially just space that gives back more to our planet and people than it takes, paving the way for a truly sustainable society.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Do you need an Environmental Management System (EMS) to
- Meet supplier requirements
- Respond to project bids
- Set and achieve environmental targets
- Improve your B Corp score
Whether you need a certified EMS or one that is aligned to the ISO 14001 standard, I can help.
B CORPORATIONS
Business as a force for good
You believe that business can be a force for good, right?
But now that terms like ‘green’ and ‘eco-friendly’ can be synonymous with greenwashing if they’re not backed by action, how do you cut through the noise?
B Corp certification will mark you out as a business that means business.
With third-party validation, public transparency, and legal accountability, your organisation will represent the gold standard of social and environmental performance.
Together, we’ll create an action plan that simplifies the process of becoming a B Corp and kickstart your sustainability journey.
If you’re already a certified B Corp, we can create a plan to ensure you keep improving and are ready for recertification.
We first started working with Nancy in early 2020 when we had an environmental audit of our business. Fast forward 18 months, and we are now a B Corp.
Nancy’s assistance has been insightful and practical. As a result, we have seen steady progress in the reduction of our environmental impact. With this process comes increased awareness and innovation to reduce our footprint as the business grows.
We simply wouldn’t have the understanding or drive for positive change without Nancy’s continued support and guidance.
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