The Willow Review describes itself as “an independent Government-backed review aiming to underline the financial benefits of sustainability for small businesses across the UK.” It was initiated by Small Business Britain, chaired by them and Barclays, also supported by BT and involving Government departments, British Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses and others. KickingContinue reading “The Willow Review”
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Missed the ‘Warmer Homes, Better Business, Healthy Planet’ bus?
If you missed our ‘Warmer Homes, Better Business, Healthy Planet’ events in Clay Cross and Eckington, don’t worry. Local homeowners can still get a free energy audit if they live in a conservation area, don’t have mains gas or have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or lower. I was surprised (nay, amazed!)Continue reading “Missed the ‘Warmer Homes, Better Business, Healthy Planet’ bus?”
Let’s be part of the solution, not the problem
It’s almost a year since Renishaw Park golf course shut for good, thanks to being so frequently flooded by the nearby River Rother. Today the good folk from over in Tideswell are protesting in London because they have the second most polluted river in the country thanks to the regular dumping of sewage. The daysContinue reading “Let’s be part of the solution, not the problem”
Restore Nature Now
On 22 June a vast array of wildlife and environmental organisations will be marching through London with a demand on Government to Restore Nature Now. You can find more information on the organiser’s Facebook page. The individual organisations behind the march also have more information on their websites, such as the RSPB. Their more detailedContinue reading “Restore Nature Now”
Small business carbon reduction kicks off in Dronfield
Almost all the participants at the first of our small business carbon reduction workshops for Small99 CRAB! In just ninety minutes we’ve estimated our carbon footprint and put together a simple but practical action plan for reducing it. The Small99 CRAB packs are really easy to use and get your head around. As always, it’sContinue reading “Small business carbon reduction kicks off in Dronfield”
Small business climate action
Finally, our efforts to help the smallest businesses in North East Derbyshire (and beyond!) become more environmentally sustainable are coming to fruition with our first carbon reduction workshop. Come and join other local businesses at our FREE carbon action and networking event. In just ninety minutes you’ll have • a soundly based estimate of yourContinue reading “Small business climate action”
Climate change and football
This third post in the series takes a brief look at the wider issue of climate change and football. The images are proof that I did make the journeys to Gainsborough and Stocksbridge to follow The World’s First around the region to what should have been, before the seemingly endless deluge, two home games. IfContinue reading “Climate change and football”
Climate coaching
The Climate Coaching Alliance commuity festival is taking place online, starting next week. Most of the events take place between 6 and 9 March 2024 but others run on in to April. There are sessions on Ubuntu intelligence, Doughnut Economics, storytelling and Jonathan Porritt on Building Communities of Concern, amongst others. For more information andContinue reading “Climate coaching”
Better Business Network in Sheffield
If you’re in or around Sheffield and want to meet up with people committed to developing sustainable businesses this Better Business Network event is for you. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. What’s better than meeting up with other folk in the neighbourhood who care about our environment and communities? Refreshments willContinue reading “Better Business Network in Sheffield”
Our carbon footprint 2024
Back to the SME Climate Hub to estimate our small business carbon footprint for last year. It’s down a little but would have been better if our solar panels hadn’t been out of action for a while until a new part arrived from Hungary. This year will be the big one for us if weContinue reading “Our carbon footprint 2024”