Background Swinton Estate is one of the largest privately run estates in England, owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family since 1880s’. The estate comprises 20,000 acres of North Yorkshire countryside, stretching from the River Ure to the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The estate is home to Swinton Park Hotel, various other accommodation facilities, restaurants,…Read More »
In 2024/25 Groundwork were commissioned by Cheshire West & Chester Council to support a number of businesses in the region on their journey towards Net Zero. The programme consisted of three core elements: The Low Carbon Mentorship programme, designed and delivered by Groundwork, consisted of: Earlier this month, participants from the Low Carbon Mentorship programme…Read More »
We’re pleased to announce the re-launch of our new and improved Sustainable Business membership scheme – available to businesses across the UK. Groundwork’s Sustainable Business membership scheme is a comprehensive program aimed at empowering organizations to embed sustainability into their operations and achieve measurable environmental and social impact. It helps businesses understand & enhance their…Read More »
If you’re a UK based organisation looking to make an environmental impact, you’ll need to be up to speed with all things Carbon Footprinting. Increasingly, customers are expecting to see the annual carbon footprint of a business, so its important you make steps towards calculating yours. Olivia Roberts – one of Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultant’s has…Read More »
As part of our work with the UK Government, Groundwork’s Sustainable Business Consultants are hosting a series of sustainability webinars throughout January and February 2025, open to all organisations keen to expand their knowledge on Net Zero. See details below and follow the links to register. Sustainability Policies, Business Sustainability and the Circular Economy TUESDAY…Read More »
The Coastal Exploration Company is an organisation in the East of England who offer sustainable sailing adventures along the north Norfolk coast and waterways. As part of their commitment to preserving the local environment and reducing their impacts, the company has been working with Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultants to measure their emissions and put in place…Read More »
As energy prices rise and climate concerns grow, businesses have a golden opportunity to cut costs and reduce their carbon footprint. Here’s a guide to saving money and energy across your workplace – starting with small changes and moving to bigger investments. Quick Wins: Changes You Can Make Today Heating and Cooling Lighting Office Equipment…Read More »
Background In October 2024, Neil Street, Operations Manager at International Pheromone Systems, attended a two-day accredited Pathways to Net Zero IEMA training course at HQ in Chester which Groundwork arranged, made possible thanks to funding from the UK Government and delivered in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council. Environmental training The course provided Neil…Read More »
Background: The managing tenant of the Dudson Centre, VAST, operate a grade 2 listed, multiple use building in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent. The building includes multiple office spaces, meeting rooms, a cafe and a museum in the old pot bank which is situated at the centre of the building’s courtyard. VAST were looking to find…Read More »
Background Established in 2015, LUR is a joint venture between Lucchini RS and Unipart Rail Ltd dedicated to serving the UK rail industry. Based in the UK with facilities in Manchester and Doncaster, LUR specialises in wheelset and wheel machining, the overhaul of wheelsets, gearboxes, and bogies, as well as the manufacturing of wheels and…Read More »
