News, Blogs & More
Here is a selection of news and views covering environmental issues, including member news, changes to the law, notable achievements, and general information that are of interest to environmental professionals.
Member Offer – Utilitrack
GBN member Pep Valerio of Utilitrack has forwarded his latest sales video to explain what he can offer fellow members in terms of finding a…
Investments under scrutiny
As the impacts of climate change continue to be felt around the world, pensions and other investments are increasingly coming under scrutiny. The latest large…
Attenborough issues climate warning
Sir David Attenborough has issued his sternest warning yet about climate change, and the urgency needed to take action. In an interview with the BBC,…
New member
GBN was delighted to welcome new member Jacky Sherman of Asentiv at its January seminar, which focused on food and its impact on the environment.…
GBN Food Seminar
Green Business Network (GBN) was delighted to welcome new member Kirsteen Williamson-Guinn, a return to work health coach, who attended her first meeting today with…
Law recognises ethical veganism
An employment tribunal in Norwich has recognised ethical veganism as a philosophical belief, which could have profound implications for UK employers. The case under examination…
Energise launches net zero club
GBN member company Energise Consulting has just launched an ambitious mission – to be the catalyst for 1% of the UK to go net zero…
Climate Pledge companies more than double
The UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019 saw 87 companies sign up to the 1.5 degree Celsius pledge. At COP25, the UN Conference on…
Plastic use in supermarkets rises
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has reported that plastic packaging produced by the UK’s supermarkets has risen to more than 900,000 tonnes a year. Seven…