The Sustainable Events Company on creating standout eco-friendly events Jay Tyson is the Director at The Sustainable Events Company, which creates, manages and delivers sustainable, net zero corporate and private events which are high-impact for their clients and low-impact on the planet. Jay shares his approach to designing net zero events without compromising on visual effect, offers his advice to businesses looking to run their events more sustainably, and discusses the importance of event visitors and stakeholders in driving change. ESGmark®: Can you tell us a bit about The Sustainable E ..read more

Guest Blog: Why is Biodiversity Important to Business? This article was written by ESGmark® Community Member Creating Tomorrow’s Forests. Creating Tomorrow’s Forests is a tree-planting company which helps businesses improve their sustainability profiles and reach net-zero goals, all while creating native, biodiverse forests right here in the UK. Creating Tomorrow’s Forests are committed to long-term forest creation, reforestation and habitat restoration to provide a wealth of ecosystem benefits for wildlife and people. Sustainability has become a top priority for businesses in recent years, w ..read more

Supply chain due diligence: what is the CSDDD and why is it important? 27 March 2024 Corporate responsibility is a growing topic, both with regard to environmental sustainability and social impact. Many businesses want to do the right thing and are taking some form of action, however, while there are various guidelines for corporate behaviour, up until recently there has been very little legislation to mandate corporate accountability. We are now seeing a shift here, with new ESG regulations forcing social and environmental factors into core business considerations. This is a shift that we hi ..read more

In Good Company on championing purpose-driven business   Sarah Kingston is the Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of In Good Company, a female-led tech-for-good start-up on a mission to drive growth for small, ethical and sustainable businesses. Sarah shares her thoughts on the challenges facing ethical businesses and consumers, how the ingood.app supports better buying, and how building a value-driven business is all about your people and purpose.  ESGmark®: What inspired you to found In Good Company?  Sarah Kingston (SK): I met my Co-Founder, Alex Birtles, in 2020 as Y ..read more

Mother’s Day Sustainable Gift Guide March 2024 Mother’s Day in the UK is coming up on 10th March. If you’re looking to treat your mum, grandma, caregiver or someone else this year, make sure your gifts don’t cost the earth by buying sustainably.  We’ve put together some ideas for Mother’s Day gifts that come from ESGmark® certified environmentally and socially responsible businesses – be sure to check out our full community list where you can find brands by category.    Fashion   Ada Dakin – Ada Dakin is a luxury slow fashion brand which champions local artisans and p ..read more

ESG Trends for 2024: Business-specific insights In the fast-moving world of innovation, technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), business also moves fast. In the first part of a series of two blogs, we addressed global ESG trends for 2024 and touched upon themes such as the energy transition, and climate-positive technologies.  In this second blog, we dive into the world of business and the private sector: ESG has been dominating corporate strategy meetings and investment portfolios for years now, and below are the trends we expect to see in 2024.  Rise of G: ESG as business s ..read more

ESG Trends for 2024: Global issues As we move into 2024, climate change is becoming a more important topic for governments, businesses, and civil society alike. It’s impossible to ignore - 2023 was the hottest year on record and climate issues took centre stage at COP28, with experts emphasising the need for action towards a sustainable and equitable future. There is now a general understanding that social and climate issues cannot be ignored and the pressure for change is ramping up.   Here are the major topics that we are seeing take the forefront for ESG issues. In a series of tw ..read more

Guest Blog: The Hidden Cost of Sparkling Homes - Overconsumption & Unethical Marketing This article was written by ESGmark® Community Member Lavender & Lemon. Lavender & Lemon is a purpose-driven start-up whose mission is to transform household cleaning products. Their refillable cleaning products are made with organic, non-toxic, ethically-sourced ingredients. Morgan Bagshaw, Founder of Lavender & Lemon shares her industry insights into the issue of toxic cleaning products and overconsumption, particularly in the leadup to Black Friday. Unraveling the Glossy Facade: The Dark ..read more

Ada Dakin on slow fashion and building a meaningful brand.  Sophie Dakin founded Ada Dakin with a vision to create a luxury slow fashion brand which champions local artisans, prioritises environmental and social responsibility, and ignites excitement for clothing that is made to be cherished. Sophie discusses doing and learning it all as a Founder, ingraining her values right down to her business model, and the need for collaboration and transparency in the industry.   ESGmark®: What inspired you to found Ada Dakin?  Sophie Dakin (SD): My grandmother had a sewing mac ..read more

EKÓ Botanicals on sustainable skincare inspired by nature   Apinke Efiong, founder of EKÓ Botanicals shares insights on ensuring the values of quality and sustainability are met across their supply chain, as well as how she finds balance as an entrepreneur, and how giving back adds another dimension of purpose for businesses as well as consumers.  ESGmark®: What inspired you to found EKÓ Botanicals?  Apinke Efiong (AE): My great grandfather was a botanist, he worked at The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew over 100 years ago. I had always been drawn to nature as a young ..read more