A Nielsen study reported that 66% of consumers are willing to pay more for products from brands committed to sustainability. Sustainable procurement contributes to a positive brand image and can enhance customer loyalty. What is Sustainable Procurement? Sustainable Procurement is a process whereby organisations meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities in a…Read More »
Background Farrall’s Group is a family run business established in 1956 located just outside of Chester which provides distribution and warehousing solutions. Their fleet currently stands at 80 vehicles and operates from 3 warehouses, all of which hold the British Retail Consortium’s AA Certification. Farrall’s Group are keen to reduce their carbon emissions and support…Read More »
As part of Groundwork’s Race to Zero project with Cheshire West & Chester Council, our Sustainable Business Consultants will be hosting an event for businesses in the area to learn more about what Net Zero is (and what it’s not), solutions to reduce carbon emissions and what financial support is available through the Race to Zero…Read More »
If your organisation is applying for a local authority or government contract you will be required to have a Carbon Reduction Plan in place in order to apply, in line with PPN 06/21. PPN 06/21 is a Procurement Policy Notice (PPN) which was published in June 2021 by the UK Government which has established criteria…Read More »
Thanks to funding from the UK Government and in partnership with InvestSefton, Groundwork’s sustainability consultants are pleased to launch the Sustainable Sefton programme supporting businesses primarily in the town centres of Southport, Bootle, Crosby and Maghull with their sustainability credentials. Sustainable Sefton will provide funded sustainability support to 60 businesses over the next 12 months,…Read More »
If you’re a UK based organisation looking to set a Net Zero target or reduce your carbon emissions, you’ll need to be up to speed with Carbon Reduction Plans. Increasingly, suppliers are required to have a Carbon Reduction Plans in place to be able to bid for local authority, NHS or national government work. In…Read More »
As businesses strive to establish sustainable practices, investing in an electric fleet has emerged as a compelling solution for organisations seeking to reduce their environmental impact and embrace eco-conscious transportation. Embracing electric vehicles (EVs) not only aids in combating climate change but also offers financial, operational, and reputational benefits to businesses committed to sustainability. In…Read More »
Groundwork is currently working with the Environment Agency to reduce unplanned or accidental pollution from industrial estates across Yorkshire. Last year our environmental consultants engaged businesses located at the Euroway, Spen Valley and BMK industrial estates. This year, they are supporting businesses on Royd Ings Industrial Estate in Keighley, which has been chosen due to…Read More »
Background Earsham Street Café is a family-run eatery in Suffolk run by Gemma Parker and partner Mike Hennessey, which operates within a beautiful Grade II listed building in the historic market town of Bungay. Gemma and Mike have been interested in learning more about potential energy efficiency technologies and were signposted to Groundwork for help….Read More »
Background Groundwork is a federation of charities working locally and nationally to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive. As an environmentally driven organisation we are keen to have a limited environmental impact, however as a charity it can be challenging to source funding to aid decarbonisation. Groundwork’s Sustainable…Read More »
