In a world in which the overlapping climate, nature and health crises are outpacing us all, hope often seems in short supply. Experts say we have entered the sixth mass extinction. More than half of the globe’s wildlife has been lost in living memory. Ecosystems and habitats worldwide are being...
Bluepatch.org is proud to have joined Business Declares the fast-growing network of businesses who acknowledge the Climate and Ecological Emergency. Concern for both people and the planet are not new to us and we look forward to continuing to share our journey and ensuring our...
Business Declares is a fast-growing network of companies that recognise the Climate and Ecological Emergency the planet faces. Although we're still a (very) young business with a relatively small impact, it's important for us to acknowledge our responsibility to society from the...
Triodos Bank was founded in 1980 with the intention of providing sustainable financial products that enable individuals and organisations to use their money in ways that benefit people and the environment. We have long acknowledged that on the current trajectory we face a climate and ecological...
This online event was hosted by Business Declares on Thursday 20th May. The purpose of the event was to:explore what actions our members have taken since declaring a climate and ecological emergencyunderstand what the key challenges are which members are facing and listen to views on how Business...
Business Declares member Green Element are an environmental management consultancy with a wealth of experience. Their founder Will Richardson hosts weekly podcasts talking to businesses hoping to inspire and promote sustainability in business. On 30th May 2021, it was the turn of our very own...
Business Declares is an official supporter of the Better Business Act alongside the 550+ companies who have signed up for a cleaner, greener, fairer future for all. To achieve this we must transform the role of business.The BBA mission is to change UK law to make sure that every single company in...
The Race to Zero (of which you are all members) have published their refined criteria and accompanying interpretation guide.We are encouraged to see these align more closely with Business Declares in calling for genuine action now, a clear pathway to any net zero claims with interim targets, all...
Brabners LLP formally recognises the climate and biodiversity emergency posing an existential threat to all life on Earth. We acknowledge that our current way of living is not sustainable, and that urgent action is needed.At Brabners we believe business should bring about positive change. We are...
Full declaration:“Thinking the Unthinkable is proud to join Business Declares and the fast-growing network of businesses who acknowledge the Climate and Ecological Emergency. At TTU we regard social and environmental impact as a primary measure of success.So we work with progressive businesses who...
TURNING AMBITION INTO ACTION: BUSINESS DECLARES MEMBER, FORSTER COMMUNICATIONSOne year on from launching its ambitious plan to be climate positive by 2023, Kate Parker from Forster Communications shares some of the highlights and challenges of bringing the plan to life.Declaring a climate emergency...
March 8th 2021 was International Women’s Day. The ‘theme’ or focus of the UN’s message this year was “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,”. Business Declares and Real Sustainability passionately advocate for a fairer, greener and more equal future. The...
With an estimated 17 million homes having an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating below Band C, the UK has a lot of work to do in retrofitting these properties with energy efficient improvements to meet its ambitious net zero targets by 2050. The enormity of this task cannot be understated....
REAL Sustainability declare a climate and ecological emergency!REAL Sustainability Centre is a community interest company (CIC) founded by Safia Minney which aims to support citizens & leaders to transition to carbon zero & sustainability. Safia sits on the Business Declares advisory panel...
REAL Sustainability attended the Business Declares and Tech Nation webinar Inspiring Action - Simple Steps to Measure and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint on 16th February...
Managing Director of Impact Hub King’s Cross Devi Clark highlights why it might be time to embrace imperfect action, and what the next steps are for their climate transition:Action on the Climate Emergency; Like many others, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by the scale of the climate change...
In collaboration with our brilliant member Wholegrain Digital, Business Declares are delighted to announce the initial release of our open source resource Digital Declutter Toolkit.Whilst we are yet to be able to quantify the emissions related to all areas in the toolkit, we want to shine...
Taking the steps to net zero doesn't need to be overwhelming. We heard from three founders who've made it happen.By measuring and reducing their emissions, they've lowered operating costs, galvanised their employee engagement, grown their customer base while keeping true to their climate mission.The...
Business Declares was excited to join the UN Race to Zero Partners' call led by Nigel Topping in December. We have already start collaborating with other Race to Zero partners including the SME Climate Hub.All members of Business Declares become part of the Race to Zero, the global campaign to rally...
Thank you to REAL Sustainability for supporting on our successful 21 January 2021 Event, brilliantly convened by Safia Minney of REAL and Ben Tolhurst of JLL and Director of Business Declares.The CEE Bill emphasises the interconnectedness of the climate and natural world. If we decarbonise the...