What we do

We are the voice of business for the Bristol. Working alongside local councils and key stakeholders, the Initiative provides an effective link between the private, public and third sectors; ensuring that business can channel its voice and help shape and influence policies.

Working in partnership with members, over the next year we will continue focusing on our mission to bring leaders together to create a prosperous city region. The overarching themes of our work in the coming year are:

  • Promoting clean inclusive growth
  • Transforming transport and mobility
  • Tackling deprivation
  • Improving education and skills

We work with business and community leaders with a passion for creating meaningful, long lasting change for our city. 

News & updates from the Initiative

Webinar: Bristol's Clean Air Zone

Bristol's new Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is due to come into effect in the late summer of 2022 and any businesses that...

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Bristol Hospital Trusts call for innovative solutions from suppliers to support their drive to zero waste

Two of Bristol’s Hospital Trusts* are leading a group of NHS Trusts across the country in mobilising innovative suppliers to support their aim of fundamentally changing their approach to waste...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 02.02.22
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10 steps to consider when aiming for B Corp certification

B Corp: Who, Why & How? The top 10 takeaways from our Net Zero: Lunch & Learn webinar outline why the B Corp journey could be so rewarding for your business and what it takes to be successful.
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 31.01.22
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Bristol welcomes HMS Prince of Wales crew to celebrate our city’s affiliation

This weekend (11th & 12th December), officers and crew members from the HMS Prince of Wales are visiting Bristol to mark the ship’s affiliation with the city, and are inviting all across the city...
Victoria Matthews
Victoria Matthews
Business West
Posted on: 10.12.21
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Bristol & West of England Initiative homes in on boosting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the region

Overlooking the floodlit pitch of Ashton Gate Stadium, the West of England Initiative welcomed over 100 business leaders to meet for the final time in 2021 with equality, diversity and inclusion...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 09.12.21
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Jaya Chakrabarti: "Proposals for a referendum on retaining the mayoral system risk weakening the city’s democracy"

Jaya Chakrabarti says proposals being debated by Bristol City Council tomorrow (Tuesday 7 December) on whether to have a referendum on retaining the mayoral system risk weakening the city’s democracy
Jaya Chakrabarti MBE
Jaya Chakrabarti MBE
Posted on: 06.12.21
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