November 2024 edit | Sustainable Events Guide, Members Webinar, and London's Hidden Gems
Dear ESGmark® community members and friends,
As the days grow shorter and the festive season approaches, we hope you're enjoying cosy layers and seasonal comforts. November is a time of busy planning ahead of the Christmas period, and we have been working on resources to help you keep sustainability in mind at this time of year. We also have plenty coming up this month, including an opportunity to join our fantastic team and an upcoming members webinar. Read on for more details on all this and to join us in celebrating our wonderful community members who continue to inspire us daily.
As ever, we would love to hear from you. If you have any comments, ideas, or suggestions, email us at info@esgmark.co.uk or click the link to get in touch.
Warmest wishes,
The ESGmark® Team
We're thrilled to welcome bClear Communications Limited into the ESGmark® Community! bClear is a multiple award-winning PR and digital communications agency, operating predominantly in the financial services, fintech, property and construction sectors.
We are also delighted to have Corbar Accounting Ltd joining the ESGmark® Community! Corbar is an accounting practice providing comprehensive, personalised accounting services tailored specifically for small to medium-sized businesses, with a special focus on the catering and hospitality industries.
Hayley Baxter , Founder of Corbar, said, “If everyone does a little a lot will be achieved. This is one way we are showing the commitment of doing our little.”
Another fantastic new community member is LoveWell UK . LoveWell's range of natural beauty products are handmade by women who have experienced significant trauma through trafficking and exploitation. Each sale helps fund training, skills development and meaningful work, all of which support them to find alternative employment, education or training.
Claire Dormand , CEO of LoveWell, said, “Through the work that has gone into achieving this accreditation, we are proud to show our commitment to a sustainable, more equitable society for the future.”
Are you organising an event? A conference, exhibition or even a Christmas party? Then our Sustainable Events Guide is for you.
The ESGmark® Sustainable Events Guide should be of interest for anyone planning a physical event, whether large or small scale.
We take you step-by-step through practical actions to deliver impactful results, explaining why they are important and how to measure them.
We cover:
This guide has been created by ESGmark® and Jay Tyson , Founder of The Sustainable Events Company, an ESGmark® Certified company.
Calling all ESGmark® members! Join our Sustainable Events Webinar for insights and straightforward ways to take action from an industry expert.
Join us for a webinar where we will discuss how organisations can deliver sustainable events, whether large or small scale. We will be joined by Jay Tyson , Founder of The Sustainable Events Company. As an expert in this area, Jay will share his insights on the lessons learnt from decarbonising an event that could apply to all businesses.
Date: 27th November 2024
Time: 12pm - 1pm
We look forward to seeing you there!
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ESGmark® is looking for a sustainability-focused evaluation analyst to join our fast-growing business. This exciting role will primarily be responsible for working in our carbon footprint measurement service, which is experiencing high demand.
This is a remote role that would suit an individual looking for part-time, flexible work alongside their studies or other commitments.
Location: Remote
Application deadline: 15th November 2024
How to apply: Send CV and cover letter to info@esgmark.co.uk
The ESGmark® Community continues to go from strength to strength and we are proud to share and celebrate the success of our Members. Below are just some of the great things Community Members achieved in the last month.
Ancient + Brave | B Corp Founder and CEO, Kate Prince was named one of the LDCTOP50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders of 2024 and won the prestigious Growth Award.
Disruptor London ranked #1 on the ‘Good On You’ beauty sustainability scorecard.
LOFT.uk was awarded Best Supplier to the Build to Rent Industry at this year's Hello Love to Rent awards. The team also received an award for Best In-House Marketing Team, and their Founder, Benjamin Hall - LOFT® , was awarded Industry Shaper of the Year at The Association for Rental Living Awards.
The Sustainable Events Company is a finalist in the 2024 ESSA Sustainability Awards.
Looking to make more sustainable choices in London? We’re delighted to share that ESGmark® member In Good Company have just launched their app that helps you find 600+ ethical businesses—from thrift stores to cafes—that are doing good for people, planet, and community.
It’s the easiest way to find feel-good, guilt-free places to go in London, and it's completely free to download and use on iPhone and Android!
Here’s what you can do with the app:
✨ Discover Ethical Gems – From thrift stores and secondhand shops to sustainable cafes and restaurants, explore London's best hidden spots, all making a positive impact.
📍 Find Places Near You – Whether you're at home or out and about, the map feature helps you find ethical businesses with just a tap.
📸 Check Them Out Before You Go – Browse detailed information, photos, and reviews from fellow like-minded folk.
With over 600 good companies to choose from (and more being added every week), you’ll find everything from cozy coffee shops and trendy restaurants to unique boutiques and ethical beauty salons.
We’re proud to support In Good Company in their mission to make it easier for all of us to make better choices for people and planet.
You can learn more about In Good Company, their purpose and journey, through our Q&A with their Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer, Sarah Kingston . You can read the Q&A here.