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Stay informed on what's going on in business and the economy. Our blog includes regular updates, including thought leadership pieces, from the Business West team, British Chambers of Commerce and regional business leaders.

Business West certifies as a B Corporation

One of the most influential business organisations and the largest Chambers of Commerce in the UK, Business West, has certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).
Posted on: 04.10.21
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Who understands what 'net zero' means?

The acceleration in addressing climate change has brought with it a dictionary of new terms. The British Chambers of Commerce partnered with O2 in a recent survey which found that one in five...
Posted on: 12.08.21
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Businesses consider climate change a core business issue, but need resources to act

Nearly 70% of South West businesses consider climate change to be a core ‘business issue’, but lack resources to act on it.
Posted on: 09.08.21
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Local social and environmental heroes celebrated in the Bristol 17 Campaign

An inspiring range of local heroes are being celebrated in a new campaign to encourage more people to take positive action to help tackle poverty, inequality and climate change. A series of 17 short...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 15.07.21
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The benefits of eco-friendly waste management for a small business

As a small business, there are a lot of things to consider when starting out, and how to manage your waste may not be top of your priority list. However, there are a lot of reasons why eco-friendly...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 14.04.21
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How Swindon & Wiltshire businesses are tackling climate change

Ian Larrard, Director of Business West in Swindon & Wiltshire, introduced the first Initiative Business and Economy meeting of 2021 with a focus on business and climate change in light of our...
Posted on: 02.02.21
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Business West becomes carbon neutral and commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2030

South West England’s largest and most influential business organisation, Business West, which represents some 23,000 businesses across the region, today (21 December) announced its commitment to...
Posted on: 21.12.20
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How businesses can take back control of their outgoings

National restrictions continue to significantly affect businesses across the country. While non-essential retail, hospitality and leisure businesses have had to temporarily close during lockdown,...
Posted on: 25.11.20
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Gloucestershire poised to profit from 'green industrial revolution'

District council reports are often as dull as dishwater. But the one I have just been reading from Cotswold District Council is far from dull. It’s enterprising and exciting for businesses in the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 19.11.20
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