Efeca | B Corp certified 2023

Looking for some lunchtime listening? 🤔 Go and check out our Women in Sustainability podcast and celebrate with us as we elevate the perspectives and work of inspirational women in sustainability. In June last year, Efeca Director Emily Fripp spoke to Hilda Flavia Nakabuye, the Ugandan climate and environmental rights activist who founded Uganda's Fridays for Future movement, in advance of COP 29 at Baku. Emily and Hilda discussed her climate activist roots and her work in Uganda, especially on saving Lake Victoria and stopping the East African crude oil pipeline construction. Check it out now on Apple Podcasts (https://lnkd.in/e6GZTGS6) and Spotify (https://lnkd.in/eXMcKryh) #climate #climatechange #sustainability #womeninsustainability

We encourage members to submit evidence on the compliance of three certification schemes (Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Grown in Britain) ahead of a review of the UK Government's Timber Procurement Policy (TPP). This survey is being carried out by Efeca | B Corp certified 2023 who have been contracted by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Comments can be submitted online until the deadline of 30 March 2025. For full details and to submit comments, please visit this page: https://lnkd.in/exdsuM5w

🌍 What is the UK Doing About These Issues? 🌍 The UK is taking significant steps to address the environmental challenges linked to sustainable commodities. Through initiatives like the 25-Year Environment Plan and efforts to achieve 100% sustainable palm oil sourcing, the UK government and industries are working towards long-term solutions for biodiversity protection, climate resilience, and ethical supply chains. Understanding the problem is key—many supply chains still lack full traceability, and deforestation-free commitments need stronger implementation. But with the right policies and collaborations, progress is being made. Learn more about the UK's approach and how you can support responsible sourcing. Explore the Sustainable Commodities Resource Hub to stay informed! 🌱✨ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eX5XMrKr #SustainableCommodities #UKAction #ClimateSolutions #DeforestationFree #EthicalTrade

🌿 From grassroots to global policy—Penny Davies’ incredible journey 🎙️ Penny Davies has led UK Government and European Union (EU) delegations in international forest policy-making arenas at the United Nations, EU, and World Bank and played a key role developing the European Union’s Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Action Plan (and she coined the term!). Her 35 years of experience working in the field of forestry, climate change and sustainable development all over the world are an incredible source of insights and lessons. Listen here to Emily’s fascinating discussion with her. Listen to this podcast episode on Penny Davies’ early experiences working in Sierra Leone with rural women and her transition from working at a grassroots level with rural communities to the international policy making world, where she focuses on women as a minority in decision making on food systems and forests.  🔗 Listen now on: 🍎 Apple Podcast https://lnkd.in/euSptBhP 🟢 Spotify https://lnkd.in/eSG96zdx #Forests #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #FLEGT #WomenInLeadership #FoodSystems #PolicyMaking #DeforestationFree #NatureBasedSolutions

🎉 It is B Corp month! 🎉 Efeca | B Corp certified 2023 is proud to be a part of the wonderful #BCorp community, demonstrating how important our social and environmental impact is to us. We are committed to doing business for good, being transparent, and holding ourselves accountable, in order to drive real change through the way we work, think, and communicate. This month, B Corps everywhere are celebrating what it means to belong to this community of companies taking action, driving change, and demanding a better future. #BCorpMonth #GenB

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we look at the incredible women at Efeca and we celebrate them. The dog owners; the round the world and round the Island sailors; the world-touring singer; the hockey player and the runners; the ones who are Duolingo-ing daily; the dancers; the mothers; the potters; the ice skaters; the walkers; the multitaskers; the bakers; the facilitators…. And that’s just within our team. Through our Women In Sustainability podcast, running for 3 years, we have been lucky enough to meet other incredible and inspiring women. Look on Apple and Spotify to see our podcast guests over the last few years, and follow us as we continue to talk to incredible women who inspire so many. 🍎 https://lnkd.in/eyizF34s 🟢 https://lnkd.in/er-w6TQs #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInSustainability #SustainableFuture #WomenLeadingChange

🌍 Why Should We Take Action? 🌍 As part of our series on sustainable commodities, we’re exploring 'Why should I take action?' One of the key areas we’re diving into is 'Understanding the Problem'—how the way we produce food and use land is at the heart of climate change and biodiversity loss. Sustainable commodity production is crucial in tackling these global challenges, and businesses, governments, and individuals all have a role to play in ensuring the products we rely on are sourced responsibly. Find out why urgent action is needed and how you can be part of the solution. Explore our Sustainable Commodities Resource Hub to learn more! 🌱✨ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euXKZmtw #SustainableCommodities #ClimateAction #DeforestationFree #Biodiversity #EthicalTrade

🌳🌍 United Nations World Wildlife Day 2025 🌍🐾 Today on 3 March, we celebrate World Wildlife Day. This year’s theme, "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet", highlights the need for sustainable funding to protect biodiversity while supporting communities that depend on it. 🌱💚 #WorldWildlifeDay #WWD2025 #InvestInNature #SustainableFuture

A massive thank you to Amy Jones, Izzy Chalk and Dr Mehwish Mufti, and to all the students who took part in this engaging and insightful session.

🚨 New Episode Out Now! 🚨 On our new episode, Emily Fripp speaks with Dr Eliane Ubalijoro, CEO of CIFOR-ICRAF, about her inspiring journey in sustainability, gender equality, and leadership. With a background in agriculture and molecular genetics, Éliane reflects on what motivates her, the challenges she’s overcome, and how she maintains hope in her mission for a better world. Tune in to this insightful conversation and gain valuable perspectives on how leadership, resilience, and inclusivity are shaping the future. 🔗 Listen now on: 🍎 Apple Podcast https://lnkd.in/ezhASxzd 🟢 Spotify https://lnkd.in/e6-ydx8N #Sustainability #Leadership #GenderEquality #CIFOR #ICRAF #Podcast #GlobalChange #WomenInLeadership