Call for EPA Funding

Call for EPA Funding

A new call to fund environmental research was published yesterday (11 June 2013) Who is this funding for? Most of these calls are for experienced researchers or organisations involved in environmental research. So these are not exactly relevant for SMEs unless you are an SME involved in carrying out research. Where to apply ONLY online applications … Continue reading

Mandatory Emissions Reporting for UK Companies

Mandatory Emissions Reporting for UK Companies

Defra has published draft guidelines for UK companies for the upcoming mandatory emissions requirements, after the announcement at the Rio+20 Summit. So what does this mean? What needs to be reported? A company’s total emissions in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) of all the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that they are  is responsible for. … Continue reading

7 reasons why its tough out there for small business

7 reasons why its tough out there for small business

Today I would like to highlight some of the difficulties SMEs face, when operating their business, when compared with large businesses. 1. Finance An earlier post discussed A small business is not a little big business and the different distinct characteristics of SMEs – the main difference being the amount of resources available to large companies. It is no surprise … Continue reading

What is Sustainability anyway?

What is Sustainability anyway?

Definitions The most common definition for Sustainability/Sustainability Development  is “sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (UN Brutland Report 1987). This is a good definition, but i it can be misinterpreted, especially as many people put too much weight … Continue reading

Invite to Better CSR Advice to SMEs

Invite to Better CSR Advice to SMEs

I was delighted recently to receive and email invite to a unique event taking place in Berlin on the 11th and 12th June. I feel honoured that I will be among the 100 invited guests from 27 EU member countries, Croatia, Macedonia and Turkey. The unique ‘Better Advice for SMEs on CSR” event brings together many … Continue reading