GENERAL RESOURCES2022-02-06T16:35:57+00:00

ENVIRONMENTAL

1.5°C Business Playbook

Focusing on simplicity and speed, the 1.5°C Business Playbook helps organisations to set a 1.5°C aligned strategy and move to action.

1% for Planet

1% for the Planet represents a global network of businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations tackling our planet’s most pressing environmental issues.

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership – Targeting Net Zero

Framework seeking to provide practical, strategic guidance for how organisations can overcome some of the challenges that are preventing action and how they can find ways to implement a net zero strategy.

Carbon Trust

Partnering with businesses, governments and organisations around the world – supporting them in realising ambitious plans for a sustainable, low carbon future.

Greenhouse Gas Protocol 

The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard provides requirements and guidance for companies and other organisations preparing a GHG emissions inventory.

IPCC – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 

The IPCC was created to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation options.

SME Climate House

Where SME leaders future-proof their business by committing to halve greenhouse gas emissions before 2030 and reach net-zero emissions before 2050.

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 

Leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

The UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) is the United Nations entity tasked with supporting the global response to the threat of climate change.

UN Race to Zero

The global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions and investors for a healthy, resilient, zero carbon recovery.

WWF Emission Possible

Emission reporting is a key action for any businesses who want to better understand their impact, and to make real changes for the environment.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Good Life Goals

Personal actions that everyone around the world can take to help support the Sustainable Development Goals.

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

WRAP

WRAP works with governments, businesses, and communities to deliver practical solutions to improve resource efficiency around the world

Sustainable Restaurant Association

To accelerate change towards an environmentally restorative and socially progressive UK hospitality sector, the SRA works with businesses from across the foodservice sector as well as like-minded industry bodies, campaign groups and businesses that supply the sector.

Food Made Good

A community of businesses dedicated to making every meal served out of home as sustainable as possible. Brought to you by the Sustainable Restaurant Association.

Positive Impact Events

Initiative to support transformation in the events sector.

BETTER BUSINESS

B Corp

People want to work for, buy from, and invest in businesses they believe in. B Corp Certification is the most powerful way to build credibility, trust, and value for your business.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation works to inspire a generation to re-think, re-design and build a positive future circular economy.

First Mile Recycling

Join over 27,000 businesses reducing their carbon impact with our range of recycling, waste, and circular economy services

Good Business Charter

The Good Business Charter is a simple accreditation which organisations in the UK can sign up to in recognition of responsible business practices.

CONSUMER

The Ethical Consumer

All the information and inspiration you need to revolutionise the way you spend, save and live.