With ESOS Phase 4 on the horizon, many organisations are asking the same question: “Do we really need to think about this yet?” Our answer is a clear yes! ESOS Phase 4 raises the bar on how organisations demonstrate action, accountability, and progress on energy efficiency. We’re already working with businesses on Phase 4 because…Read More »
Are you looking to support local businesses on the road to sustainability in 2026? Join Groundwork for an interactive session exploring how we support businesses to achieve sustainable, resilient growth. This webinar will introduce Groundwork’s mission and approach for work delivered in partnership, outlining some of the current challenges faced by small and medium businesses,…Read More »
As part of our social value commitments to Trafford Council, Groundwork’s Sustainability Consultants have recently helped Trafford based organisations take tangible steps to improve their environmental and social impact. In this blog we outline some of the work our team undertook, which aligns with TOMS social value measure NT51: Innovative Measures to Promote & Support…Read More »
As the New Year settles in, we invite you to pause and celebrate the outstanding sustainability achievements across the Cheshire West and Chester region. At our breakfast event on the 25th February 2026 we’ll reflect on the successes of the past year and explore the next steps to maintain the momentum of 2025/26. The event…Read More »
What is Biodiversity Net Gain and why is it important? You might have seen or heard the term Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) being used lately, but what actually is it? Put simply, BNG is about making sure that when we build new things, such as homes, roads, schools and other infrastructure, we don’t destroy nature…Read More »
The voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has a powerful role to play in tackling the climate emergency with many people looking to charities to lead us into a fair and inclusive low-carbon future. However with many charities facing financial challenges, making Net Zero a reality is sometimes a challenge. On Thursday 4th December…Read More »
As Rachel Reeves announced the UK budget yesterday, we were on tenterhooks to see if Net Zero support for businesses would feature. Sadly, it failed to reach the newspaper headlines, so we’ve taken a more detailed look to understand if and what support might be available to help businesses on their journey. In this blog…Read More »
A report by the Capgemini Research Institute highlights a sharp rise in public scepticism around corporate sustainability claims. The number of consumers who believe companies are engaging in greenwashing has nearly doubled, from one-third in 2023 to over half in 2024, and now reaching two-thirds. This means six in ten consumers now suspect brands of exaggerating their environmental efforts. Other report…Read More »
Businesses across Cheshire are being advised not to delay in accessing specialist guidance and financial support that will help them to reduce their carbon footprint and move towards Net Zero. Groundwork’s Race to Zero scheme, which is run in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council, has already supported over 130 Cheshire-based businesses with decarbonisation…Read More »
At our recent Sustainability Shorts Webinar, Groundwork Sustainable Business Services Consultant Becky Rolf explored how implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) and achieving ISO 14001 certification can help organisations strengthen their environmental performance, improve compliance, and build long-term resilience. In case you missed the webinar, we’ve produced this short blog detailing the topics which Becky…Read More »
