BT's Small Business Week 2008 Web Seminar
Web seminar with Small Business experts on why responsible business is relevant in the current climate for small and medium sized businesses.
Building Firm in the Pink!
(article by David Grayson on Axis Europe)
It's not every building firm that periodically encourages its staff to "wear pink" - but then London-based Axis Europe (www.axiseurope.com) is not your regular construction business. Founded almost 20 years ago, Axis is a powerful proponent of the idea that responsible entrepreneurship or CSR is both good for business and good for society.
Diversity Works for London - Diagnostic Tool for small businesses
The online Diagnostic Tool is designed to enable small businesses to assess progress in achieving workplace and supplier diversity.
High expectations for low carbon (Times Online)
There is a host of new low carbon technology under development in the UK, at leading universities and in private companies. Here, we look at some of the emerging ideas.
Global warming is upon us; there’s no time to waste; we must act now. There’s no shortage of polemic in the climate change debate but what action should we take, exactly?
Carbon Trust’s incubator scheme offers help and advice to companies who are eager to develop and market emission sensitive new technology.
To boldly go where no green technology has gone before (Times Online)
The growing concerns about climate change are opening up golden opportunities for scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to come up with ways to reduce the harmful effects of old technologies and to find alternative energy sources.
Foodies fuel the rural resurgence
The increasing demand for artisan food, farm shops and farmers' markets has created big opportunities for businesses in country areas.
Environmental awareness and social reponsibility: top small business priorities for 2008
The New Year message for 2008 from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is that small firms are more environmentally aware and socially responsible than ever before.
Employees call for more support to shrink workplace carbon emissions
According to the findings of a Carbon Trust report into employees’ attitudes to carbon reduction, 70 per cent of employees surveyed said they wanted to cut their carbon emissions but wanted more guidance and empowerment.
Businesses need to be leaner and greener in 2008
New Year action plans could help businesses save £1.4bn this year says Carbon Trust.
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