Ahead of its formal establishment anticipated by the Environment Bill, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched on an interim basis. The OEP has replaced the European Commission and is in place to monitor the government’s environmental activities.  The interim body will be chaired by Dame Glenys Stacey and interim chief executive Natalie Prosser, as well as other non-executive directors. According to DEFRA, it “will provide independent oversight of the government’s environmental… Read More »Interim Office of Environmental Protection replaces European Commission

As the UK gears up for the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow in November, now is the chance to go that One Step Greener and commit your business to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Join thousands of other small businesses taking action on climate change by signing up to the SME Climate Commitment at the businessclimatehub.org/uk/ You’ll also find tips and resources here to help you go… Read More »Financing net zero carbon

Would you like the chance to help solve the environmental crisis? The rewards for the right person can be huge.  Make a real difference  Working with others you can make a bigger difference than you can alone. Meet new peopleOpportunity to meet people from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds Increase your influenceGet to know like-minded people, influence what businesses do, and lobby for sustainability improvements Learn new thingsYou’ll… Read More »Join us as a Trustee

In the first of a series of new offerings from the Green Business Network, we are launching GBN Green Connectors at a free online event on 20 May from 12.15 to 2.00. Led by referral networking guru and Green Business Network Chair Jacky Sherman, GBN Green Connectors is a new and exclusive networking group for businesses offering green products and services. You will benefit from being part of a Network… Read More »GBN Green Connectors Launches 20 May

Jacky Sherman has just been appointed Chair of the Green Business Network She replaces outgoing Chair Bill Burton, who will remain as a Trustee of the Network. Jacky has a wealth of experience in business and industry and is widely acknowledged as a referral marketing guru. After a successful career in the NHS, where she was CEO of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jacky set up her own consulting and… Read More »GBN appoints new Chair

The Green Business Network are delighted to welcome Jim Wright, our newest member . He runs Wright Logistics Services in alliance with Clean Air Technology International, and is in the business of making transport and logistics cleaner, greener and more efficient.   Jim says: “It’s a pleasure to be a member, and I’m looking forward to working with you all.”