This week, Ian Mean, Director of Business West Gloucestershire hosted an insightful Business and Economy Meeting focusing on the Green Agenda in the Cotswolds.
Cotswold District Council wrote an illuminating report on their Green Economic Growth strategy which inspired this meeting. He talks to the Council and 3 fascinating local businesses taking big steps to become more sustainable in every aspect of their business. The line-up of speakers includes:
• Councillor Tony Dale, Cabinet Minister for Economy and Skills, Cotswold District Council
• James Milner, MD, The Wild Carrot@ Chavenage
• Ben Gilbert, Catch Energy
• Alex Davies, Head of Social Value, St James’s Place Wealth Management
• Paul James, Economic Development Lead, Cotswold District Council
You can watch a recording of the event below – essential viewing for any business ready to accelerate their own green agenda. Themes discussed include the Council’s commitment to green economic growth, the ‘Building back Better’ project and supporting businesses to invest in green technologies. James, Ben and Alex told us about their own business journeys across the areas of energy solutions, sustainable tourism and responsible investment. All four diverse organisations explored the benefits the green agenda can bring through risk and reputation management, innovation and improved service delivery.
Businesses listen to other businesses and these case studies are a great way to share knowledge and experience. What are your environmental targets? Business West is Carbon Neutral and is committed to reach net zero by 2030 and wants to help the business community to also take action. The recently launched ‘Trading to Net Zero’ hub has key information and resources. It looks at how you can reduce direct and indirect carbon emissions and how we can collectively accelerate our region. What are you waiting for? Find out more here ‘Trading to Net Zero.’
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