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Why Business West is committed to being a B Corp: Interview with Jessica Vallentine

In a recent interview with fellow B Corp certified organisation Estrella Ventures , a sustainable marketing agency based in Bristol, and our Director of Responsible Business, Jessica Vallentine, we...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 25.03.24
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What did Purposefest 2024 teach us about being a purpose-led business?

To kick off celebrations for this year’s B Corp month, Bristol and Bath B Local hosted ‘Purposefest’- a day long event celebrating the ways in which businesses and wider communities can be purpose-...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 15.03.24
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Why do we believe that business is a force for good?

"Business is a force for good". That’s what we’re telling people. But it’s not just a pretty sentiment. What makes this statement real is that this philosophy is reflected in our fast-growing...
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 02.01.24
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How to protect both your premises and profits from climate change

Extreme weather and shifting climate patterns are becoming the new normal. We’re now seeing rising sea levels, intense heat waves and extreme storms more regularly. These climate change impacts pose...
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 09.08.23
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Energy and climate strategy must not forget business

British Chambers of Commerce discuss how more support is needed for smaller businesses to tackle the climate crisis.
Posted on: 30.03.23
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Why we became a B Corp: Chamber Member, Stroud Brewery, tells its story

We interviewed Chamber Member Stroud Brewery about why they became a B Corp and their advice to other companies looking to follow in their footsteps.
Posted on: 22.03.23
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SLX's Sustainability Manager on Reaching Net-Zero Emissions by 2030

We spoke to Phoebe Currie, the Sustainability and Social Values Manager at SLX, about SLX's efforts to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and its sustainability goals. SLX is a technical...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 01.03.23
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Government must incentivise businesses towards Net Zero

Ian Mean talks about how businesses need more support from the Government with working towards Net Zero.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 27.02.23
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Interview with our Net Zero Business Advisor, Aisha Stewart

We interviewed Aisha Stewart, who is our Net Zero Business Advisor, to find out more about her and the work she does to support local businesses on their Carbon Reduction journey. Having grown up in...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 31.01.23
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