Perhaps the most important issue facing all of us as individuals – the sustainability of our planet - is also an essential issue for every business owner.
The ‘green credentials’ of a business are increasingly scrutinised by both customers and would-be employees alike, and so we take a closer look at what companies can do to improve their sustainability credentials and how Essex businesses are leading the way.
In this extended episode of the Essex Business Podcast, Essex County Council's Climate Czar, Cllr Peter Schwier explains his role and highlights what is being done in Essex in the battle to address climate change, as well as the grant funds available to help businesses, and Professor Jules Pretty, Chair of the Essex Climate Action Commission explains why the voluntary body was set up and what the Committee are focusing on to become a net zero emissions county.
Plus, we talk to Jill Poet, founder of the Organisation for Responsible Businesses about what companies of all sizes can to do play their part.
Later on in the episode, we speak to four business leaders to find out what they are doing to make a difference:
Andy King, Group Technical Director at Wernick Group discusses their recently launched carbon management plan, Kathryn Hughes, Director at The Big Bear Cider Mill, explains how sustainability is very much part of their business, Chris Squires, Senior Account Manager at FOS.net talks about how migrating to the Cloud can help reduce energy consumption and Sally Powell, Executive Partner at Tees Law explains why they have signed up to the Brentwood Environmental Business Alliance as part of their broader CSR aims.
Recorded February 2022
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