Whether you’re driven by the Race to Net Zero, COP28 or your CEO, we’ll work closely with you to meet your sustainability goals, in a way which is impactful and achievable for you.
Click on a segment to read more about this step in the journey to sustainability…
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Influence
Sustainability doesn’t stop here! You can play your part in building a stronger, greener future by influencing others to make change. What’s more, by regularly reviewing your own work you can make sure you’re always leading the way.
Understand
At this stage you’ll look at the impact your business currently has and begin to understand the opportunities a sustainable approach will bring – from financial resilience to social value.
Learn
Knowledge is power! To maximise your impact, make sure you and your team are equipped with the skills and tools they need to deliver change.
Engage
By connecting with your team and bringing everyone on board your Journey to Sustainability – from senior leadership to brand new hires – you’re putting your business in the best position from the get-go.
Implement
Taking everything that you’ve learnt, you can start moving towards being a sustainable business. Build your environmental action plan and get to work!
Influence
Sustainability doesn’t stop here! You can play your part in building a stronger, greener future by influencing others to make change. What’s more, by regularly reviewing your own work you can make sure you’re always leading the way.
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As a charity, we reinvest every penny back into the local community, so by working with us you know you’re helping to build a stronger, greener future.
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Why should businesses prioritise sustainability?
In today’s world, consumers and those in the supply chain are much more sustainability-focused. They expect the organisations that they purchase from to be operating sustainably and working towards a Net Zero target. Even in markets where there isn’t a customer need for sustainable practices, adopting a more sustainable stance can lead to lower operating…Read…
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Electrium expand sustainability commitments, helping protect nature and biodiversity
Electrium are manufacturers of electrical installation equipment with offices in Wythenshawe as well as Hindley Green and Cannock. They have worked with Groundwork’s Sustainable Business consultants for a number of years, who have supported them improve their environmental performance and focus on sustainable growth. Last year, following their initial Sustainable Business Member Assessment, Electrium boosted their commitments…Read…
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Helping the Vipassana Trust understand their environmental impact
Background Vipassana Trust is an educational charity which provides 10-day residential Vipassana meditation courses to the public on a donation-only basis. In Suffolk, the charity operates out of Walnut Tree Manor; a farmstead dating back to the seventeenth century. As well as the Grade-II listed Manor House, the Suffolk site comprises a connected Coach House…Read…
“ We were up against time to submit a tender and we approached Groundwork for support with carbon reduction. Although they were busy, they came out right away. The service was excellent. We received a report sooner than expected and we’ve already acted on recommendations for lighting and heating.”
Sharon Clarke, Director, Bootle Glass
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