Becoming a sustainable business
In this section, you can learn what becoming a sustainable business means, how to audit and understand the sustainability of your own company – and use those results to develop a sustainability plan or strategy – and reduce waste in the crucial area of your supply chain.
Got questions?
Jack Colding is the Growth Hub’s new specialist for Environment and Sustainability. Jack will work closely with businesses in North Yorkshire to reduce costs and stay ahead of new rules on net zero. Jack’s background has given him insights into decarbonisation processes, and he is eager to help businesses reduce their energy and waste.
As part of £22.3m of Shared Prosperity Funding, North Yorkshire Council have made grants and support available to address gaps preventing businesses taking action on net zero. Jack Colding can assist businesses in accessing this funding, opening the door to opportunities for sustainability and growth.
Put sustainable principles into practice
What is a sustainable business?
Sustainability has become an increasingly talked about factor in business. But what does that mean for you in practice?
Developing a sustainability plan
To ensure you make the changes to your practice in a practical and ‘sustainable’ way, you need to start with a plan or strategy.
How to perform a sustainability audit
The first step in understanding where you can make improvements to your practice is through an audit.
Reducing waste in your supply chain
Your supply chain can have a big impact on the overall sustainability of your business.
From Grants to Growth: Securing Funding for Rural Business
Rural subsidies are complex – so we asked our rural business specialist Nick White to give us his top tips for getting the funding your business needs to succeed.
Growth Hub Welcomes New Business Advisors for North Yorkshire
We are delighted to announce the addition of three new team members who will play a crucial role in supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs as business advisors for North Yorkshire.
Business sustainability support available
This scheme of business sustainability support includes several options for small and medium businesses including grants and fully funded audits.
Harnessing Heat Recovery: Crimple's Path to Cost Savings and Sustainability
Crimple, a busy Bistro and Foodhall, aimed to reduce its environmental impact and lower its power consumption through heat recovery.
Ellis Patents' £400K Solar Power Investment Boosts Business
With a solar power investment totalling over £400,000, Ellis Patents has successfully installed 173 new solar panels at its headquarters.
Knowing what to say: the Green Claims Code and ‘sustainable’ business
Claiming your business, product or service is sustainable is a big win, but it's important to make sure you're saying the right thing. The Green Claims Code can help you talk about your net zero credentials with six key elements.
Talking Net Zero: Why does the accuracy of words matter to your business?
Do you understand the key climate change terms every business should know? Get to grips with net zero terminology and learn how you can use it to your advantage with our free resources.
Why Business Continuity is Important
Preparing for the challenges a business might come up against when times get tough can seem like a mammoth task. You want to protect your business and guarantee that it can survive the adversity. It can be helpful to think about why you’re making a plan to ensure business continuity. Once you have in mind
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6 ways to make your business more sustainable
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Reducing waste within your supply chain
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Glossary of Climate Change Terms for Businesses
A free digital glossary defining the key climate change terms relevant to businesses, to help you understand and engage with sustainability resources and support.
Net-Zero Business Toolkit
The Net-Zero Business Toolkit aims to make sustainability simple and is suitable for businesses of any sector or size. Download the toolkit today to get started or continue with your net-zero journey.
6 benefits to business - download all guides
Download all of our free guides on how to be more sustainable in your business and start benefiting from the circular economy.
How to build business resilience
The global COVID-19 pandemic and other threats such as the EU exit, are forcing us to think about business resilience.
How to create products with purpose
Consumer demand for quality products that last is at an all time high and purpose is becoming an important part of many businesses.
How to be a standout brand
Consumers are increasingly looking for brands which have sustainability at their core.
How to increase efficiency and productivity
Limiting the natural resources we use and making the most of existing ones is a cornerstone of the circular economy.
How to reduce waste costs
The cost of disposing of waste is increasing and regulations around disposal are tightening. Read our guide on how to reduce these.
How to reduce energy costs and cut emissions
One of the quickest and easiest ways to take a step towards a circular economy model is to reduce the energy you use.
