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Why consider sustainable procurement?

Sustainable procurement is buying goods and services for your organisation that are good for the environment, ethically sourced, and socially responsible.
In this blog, we explore why organisations should invest time and resources into sustainable procurement.

Women in Sustainability

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8th March 2023 we wanted to shine the spotlight on some amazing women we work with, showcasing the work they are doing and some of the challenges they face.

WEBINAR – Energy Essentials for Business

Wednesday 15th March 2023, 12-1pm Webinar – ZoomFREE TO ATTEND Join Groundwork for an energy essentials webinar offering quick-win and low-cost tips to save your business money, improve efficiency and reduce your environmental impact. Energy efficiency expert and Senior Sustainability Consultant at Groundwork, Navin Raj will be on hand to help you develop a number…Read More »

Sustainable resolutions for your business (that last beyond January!)

According to statistics, it’s likely that as we near the end of January, only 9% of people will have stuck to their new year’s resolutions, with a staggering one in four failing in the first week of the year!

If you really want your business to become more sustainable in 2023, we’ve outlined some tips that will make your sustainability goals more achievable.

Engaging Businesses with Sustainability

Trafford Park in Greater Manchester is a recognised world-leading employment area and businesses park with over 1,300 businesses employing over 35,000 people.
In 2022 Groundwork’s Sustainable Business Consultants worked alongside Arup to consult on the ‘Greening of Trafford Park’ consultation, specifically focusing on engaging businesses about the key challenges and opportunities that exist on Trafford Park with a particular focus on the potential for environmental and infrastructure improvements.

COP27 – What does it mean for UK business

The outcomes of COP27 reinforced a need for businesses to adapt to expand their business footprint, achieve efficiency gains, innovate for the future, and enhance long-term sustainability.
In this blog we explore how businesses can respond to COP27.

Investing in an Electric Fleet

Sustainability is increasingly ranking high on the agenda for customers, investors and employees. Electric vehicles (EV’s) can offer a significant reduction in transport costs for businesses, as well as safeguarding you against new environmental regulations being introduced to businesses.
In this blog, we outline why you should consider investing in an electric fleet.

Understanding Scope 3 Emissions 

Scope 3 emissions make up a large proportion of their emissions, and for some, they even dominate the overall carbon footprint.
In this blog we explore what Scope 3 emissions are, why businesses should measure them and some quick solutions on how to reduce them.