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Why the new Western Gateway powerhouse is so important to the South West & South Wales

The Western Gateway Partnership’s first conference is being held at the International Convention Centre, Wales at the Celtic Manor Resort next year. Here, Phil Smith, managing director of Business...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 20.12.21
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Doing business better in a greener world

To be successful in the future, you have to move with the times. For Chamber members and Future Shift founders, Will Powell and Oscar Gue, the culture of adaptation fostered by Covid-19 will serve...
Steven Hugill
Steven Hugill
Posted on: 08.12.21
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3 quick wins for reducing your carbon emissions

Despite the whirlwind of the past 18 months, UK SMEs remain committed to sustainability. Business West’s QES survey found that 70% of businesses recognised climate change as an issue for their...
Posted on: 26.11.21
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Could business rates reform incentivise businesses to cut carbon?

So, as the owner of a small business in Gloucestershire, what actions are you intending to take following COP26? On the face of it, COP26 was something of a fragile win to keep the aim of 1.5 degrees...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 17.11.21
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26 tips for COP26: What can your business do to reach net zero?

COP26 is considered to be the most important meeting to secure the future of our planet. It is a gathering of world leaders and influential politicians; the topic of discussion is the measures that...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 12.11.21
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26 For COP26: 26 B Corporations

For the final piece in our 26 For COP 26 series, we are showcasing organisations that have been accredited to a B Corporation (B Corp) status. A B Corp certification addresses a business in five key...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 11.11.21
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Bristol leading the way with green initiatives

As the focus of COP26 today focuses on cities, regions, and the built environment, it is an important reminder to celebrate our city of Bristol and the West of England’s achievements on its journey...
Richard Bonner
Richard Bonner
Arcadis
Posted on: 11.11.21
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26 for COP26: 26 ways businesses can get help to reach net zero

COP26 is considered to be the most important meeting to secure the future of our planet. It is a gathering of world leaders and influential politicians; the topic of discussion is the measures that...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 09.11.21
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26 for COP26: 26 businesses in the West with net zero solutions

Our 26 for COP26 series continues, as we discuss the challenges modern day businesses are presented with because of climate change, which can seem like a minefield. A surge in action taken by the UK...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 08.11.21
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