Our Sustainable Business Consultants worked with AST Networks, a global communications business with sites across EMEA, America’s, Asia, and the Pacific, to measure and manage their greenhouse gas emissions. Our Senior Consultant Rex produced the organisation’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the baseline year 2019 to 2023 including Scope 1, Scope 2 and extending this to…Read More »
At Groundwork, we work with organisations across the UK to enhance their environmental and social responsibility. One common challenge we hear about? Tackling Scope 3 emissions. In this post, we break down what Scope 3 reporting entails and how to take your first steps with confidence. Understanding the Carbon Emissions Scopes First, its important to…Read More »
If you’re operating in the UK public procurement space, here’s a quick and important update: Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21 has officially been renamed to PPN 006. This is a naming change only, the substance remains exactly the same. The renaming reflects a broader legislative overhaul that came into force in February 2025. Carbon Reduction…Read More »
As part of our Sustainability Shorts webinar series, we’ll be hosting a half hour webinar on Environmental Management Systems and specifically ISO 14001 at 10:30am on 9th October 2025. The session, led by our consultants Becky Rolf and Rex Kellet, will explore the benefits of implementing an Environmental Management Systems and some of the requirements of the…Read More »
With the urgency of the climate crisis intensifying, organisations across every sector are recognising the need to step up. But for many professionals, the question remains: how do we move from ambition to action? That’s where IEMA’s Pathways to Net Zero course comes in. In this blog, we hear from some past participants about how…Read More »
Who should attend this training? This ISEP Pathways to Net Zero training is ideal for sustainability leaders, supervisors and managers across all sectors, especially those responsible for: There are no formal entry requirements, though it is beneficial if you are in a role that allows practical application of the concepts we’ll cover. What will I learn…Read More »
For businesses relying on air conditioning to keep people, products or machinery cool, rising summer temperatures can put extra pressure on energy usage and bills. In this blog, and as part of Groundwork’s wider Beat the Heat summer campaign, we’re highlighting smart energy efficiency measures and behaviour changes that can help businesses cut costs, reduce…Read More »
The Groundwork Race to Zero project supports businesses in the Cheshire West and Chester area to: Access Net Zero Grant funding Are you planning a capital project which will reduce energy use and help the region reach it’s Net Zero target? If you’re considering installing: Get in touch! Grants of £5,000 – £15,000 are available…Read More »
On Wednesday the 8th of October Groundwork’s Sustainable Business Consultants will be hosting an engaging workshop at Theatre Porto in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire demystifying Decarbonisation and helping you create a Net Zero Action Plan. Understanding what to do with all your carbon emissions data is a daunting task but after this workshop you’ll feel more…Read More »
Background sixteen3 Ltd is a Warrington-based designer and manufacturer of commercial furniture, supplying modular seating, tables and accessories to UK businesses. Founded in 2009, the company has grown steadily and now operates from a modern manufacturing facility in Woolston. In 2023 sixteen3 produced their Sustainability Pledge, their commitment to creating a more sustainable future in…Read More »
