ESG Benchmark Group

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Measure your ESG impact, strengthen your commitments, and drive change. If you would like to learn more about how we can help your business, please get in touch via LinkedIn or email info@esg-benchmark.com.

New member alert! 📢 Another new week and another new member! 🤝 We are delighted to announce that ESG Benchmark Group has joined our network and is our newest member. ESG Benchmark Group has been founded on the principle that adopting and implementing ESG is an essential requirement for all organisations and their supply chains. We believe action is needed not just words. Businesses and organisations need support and guidance combined with a benchmarking process which is achievable and supports progression. They firmly believe this should be something all organisations can aspire to and working with ESG should not be a barrier to the smallest of organisations as they fulfil a key role in the economy. Their founders are committed to helping create more sustainable businesses, challenging current conventions and questioning current economic models. To address the huge challenges facing our society and planet, we need dramatic change with all organisations making a positive step to adopt sustainable practices across all aspects of operations and strategies. Iain Fairbairn, Managing Director said “ESG Benchmark Group are delighted to be joining South West Business Council. The South West is a dynamic region with many organisations embracing the green economy and the challenges of sustainable and responsible business, which matches with our ethos, values and business proposition.” To find out more about ESG Benchmark Group: https://esg-benchmark.com/ If you would like to join SWBC and find out how we can support your business please email: info@swbc.co.uk If you would like to attend our next conference, on Thursday 20th February, at the Great Hall, the University of Exeter focussing on the importance of ESG in your organisation, tickets can be purchased here, but hurry, spaces are now very limited!⏳ https://lnkd.in/eevgk4-5 #ESG #ESGMatters #EnvironmentalSocialGovernance #Sustainability Jo H. Paul Coles Andrew Searle Iain Fairbairn Sarah Ashton

ESG Benchmark provides an independent assessment platform to help companies consider their ESG posture and those organisations in their supply, benchmarking to global and local legislation. Here's what one of our clients Ford Creative had to say...

How can companies prepare for a sustainable future? ⏩♻️⏩ In our recent project with ESG Benchmark Group, the team have helped review the company's assessment process, bringing it in line with the latest environmental thinking. 📑 If you’re new to this area, ESG Benchmark do exactly that. They show organisations how they’re performing on environment, social and governance (ESG) goals, with an independent assessment – or ‘benchmark’ – that helps them take action and prepare for the future Net Zero economy. ✅ Thanks to the expertise of Martina Egedušević, PhD and Xiaocheng (Sam) Hu, their “constructive and helpful” review will support ESG Benchmark's vital work in helping companies on their sustainability journeys—with over 350 certification assessments expected in 2025! Well done team! 👏 👏 👏 #ESGBenchmarking #ESG

The primary service offered by the ESG Benchmark team is to assess the ESG performance of organisations, particularly SMEs. We recognise that while we are assessing others, it is critically important that our processes are robust and current. As part of our ongoing process of continual improvement and validity we have partnered with Green Futures Solutions, powered by the University of Exeter to provide this independent scrutiny. As such, I’d just like to thank all the Green Futures Solutions team, Martina Egedušević, PhD Xiaocheng (Sam) Hu and Amy Shaw who have been involved in the recent review for the valuable insights and report ensuring ESG Benchmark continues to help organisations on their sustainability journey. #ESG #ESGBenchmarking #EnvironmentSocialGovernance #SMEs #DueDiligence

📢 Are you ready for the EU Green Claims Directive? This legislation is designed to protect consumers from misleading environmental claims, ensuring that businesses can substantiate what they claim about being 'green.' Even if you're a small business in the UK, if you're trading with the EU, this will impact you. It's time to act - start collecting the evidence to verify your sustainability efforts and ensure you're compliant. Learn more about how we can help your business navigate these changes. #ESG #SustainabilityLegislation #Greenwashing

🌍 What is the Green Claims Directive, and why does it matter to your business? The directive, coming into effect in 2026, tackles greenwashing by ensuring that any environmental claims made by companies are substantiated with evidence. If you're a UK business with over 10 employees and selling into the EU, this applies to you. Start preparing now by gathering the necessary data to back up your claims. Compliance isn't just about meeting regulations - it's about maintaining consumer trust. #ESG #Sustainability #GreenClaims

Recycling for businesses is more than just a green choice. ♻️ Recycling isn't just for households. Businesses need structured recycling systems now more than ever, especially as general waste disposal costs rise. Paper, ink toner, packaging – there's so much that can be recycled to benefit the planet and save your business money. Thinking ahead can really pay off. By evaluating your waste and recycling processes, you could discover new ways to reduce costs and make your operations more sustainable. How does your business manage its waste and recycling? #ESG #ESGBenchmarking #Environment #Recycling #Governance

🚨 Attention SMEs: Are you ready for the EU’s Green Claims Directive? As businesses increasingly focus on ESG, one crucial piece of legislation you need to know about is the Green Claims Directive, which is set to come into force in 2026. This directive will have a significant impact on how companies make and substantiate environmental claims, particularly if you're selling into the EU. Even if you’re a UK business, this applies to you if you have over 10 employees or a turnover of £1.6M+. It's designed to tackle greenwashing and ensure that sustainability claims - like being 'net zero' or reducing your carbon footprint - are backed by solid, verifiable evidence. In our latest article, we break down what this means for SMEs and how you can start preparing now to stay ahead of the curve. 📊 Key takeaways: - What the Green Claims Directive is and why it matters - How to substantiate your environmental claims - Why third-party verification will be critical - Practical steps to ensure your business is compliant by 2026 Let’s make sure your business is ready for the changes ahead! #ESG #Sustainability #GreenClaimsDirective #SMEs #Greenwashing #BusinessCompliance