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USEFUL RESOURCES

ISO 14001 or B Corp

ISO 14001 or B Corp

B Corp or ISO 14001 Certifications can be a great way to evidence and communicate your environmental and social commitments but which one is right for your business? Use this handy guide to highlight the difference between two of the certifications I get asked about...

Carbon Neutral v. Net Zero

Carbon Neutral v. Net Zero

Understanding the Difference between Net Zero and Carbon Neutral Carbon Neutrality and achieving Net Zero are two very different things. Despite that, the two phrases often get used interchangeably which is incorrect. Download this handy guide to learn the differences...

Environmental Policy Template

Environmental Policy Template

Environmental Policy Template An Environmental Policy is a great tool for capturing your commitments as a business and should be underpinned by your environmental strategy. It should outline your commitment to managing and reducing your impact on the environment and...

SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY BLOGS

How to create a sustainability roadmap for SMEs

How to create a sustainability roadmap for SMEs

How to create a sustainability strategy for SMEs Trying to maximise your social and environmental impact can be overwhelming with so many options out there. Is B Corp certification right for you? Or maybe ISO 14001? What about using Doughnut Economics as a framework?...

What constitutes an unethical business?

What constitutes an unethical business?

What constitutes an unethical business?Ā  I talk about the qualities and credentials of ethical businesses every day. But recently, I've had a lot of conversations about what constitutes an unethical business and the grey areas we need to navigate.Ā  Many of these...

Biomimicry: natural inspiration for human challenges

Biomimicry: natural inspiration for human challenges

Biomimicry: natural inspiration for human challenges First of all...what is biomimicry?Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  The literal definition is ā€˜imitation of the livingā€™. Biomimicry is a game-changing approach to engineering...

DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS BLOGS

The Doughnut Economics Workshop

The Doughnut Economics Workshop

The Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries. Image credit: Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) The Doughnut Economics Workshop: a powerful reminder that people care about the future of the planet. In March 2024, Ali Fisher (Plans With Purpose) and I welcomed four...

Economics But Make It Tasty

Economics But Make It Tasty

Economics - but make it tasty šŸ© Warning: this blog will feature the word ā€˜doughnutā€™ multiple times. I cannot be held responsible for any mysterious sugary cravings that may occur as a result. No, weā€™re not covering the great ā€˜glazed versus sugar-coatedā€™ debate. Weā€™re...

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION BLOGS

Inclusivity in Outdoor Spaces

Inclusivity in Outdoor Spaces

Inclusivity in Outdoor Spaces The Great Outdoors makes us think of fresh air, sprawling countryside, and unbridled freedom. Itā€™s associated with escapism and grounding - a way for us to reconnect with nature and ourselves at any time, no matter what. Nature belongs to...

Understanding Climate Justice

Understanding Climate Justice

Protect people, protect the planet: what is climate justice? Climate change may be one of the most pressing challenges of our time, but it doesnā€™t affect everyone equally. The communities that are impacted the hardest also tend to be the most disadvantaged. Climate...

B CORP BLOGS

To B or not to B: The pros and cons of B Corp

To B or not to B: The pros and cons of B Corp

The pros and cons of B Corp status Ā To B or not to Bā€¦that is the question. Ā B Corp status is an attractive goal for purpose-led businesses. The certification empowers you to balance purpose with profit, proving that you adhere to high standards of social,...

It’s not the B-Corp and end-all

It’s not the B-Corp and end-all

It's not the B-Corp and end-all! B-Corp certification isnā€™t a silver bullet. Hear me out. Iā€™m a huge believer in the B Corp movement. Itā€™s galvanised businesses across the world to be a force for good, transforming the global economy to benefit people, communities,...

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