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Utilise Plus Event Report: Sustainability Tour of Polesden Lacey
On a warm summer’s morning, delegates made their way to Dorking for a Sustainability Tour of the National Trust’s Polesden Lacey. This event was part of the Sustainable Business Partnership CIC’s ongoing Utilise Plus programme, which helps small and medium sized enterprises lower their energy bills and save money with grant funding, energy audits, and a […]
Utilise Plus Event Report: Energy Saving Workshop in Crawley
Delegates arrived at Avensys in Crawley on a bright June morning for an Energy Saving Workshop, part of the Sustainable Business Partnership CIC’s ongoing Utilise Plus programme. These interactive half-day sessions equip delegates with the confidence and knowledge for tackling energy use in their organisations. The SBP CIC’s Jack Dale welcomed delegates and introduced the […]
Utilise Plus Event Report: Business Networking Breakfast in Haywards Heath
The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC welcomed delegates to Mid Sussex District Council on a sunny morning in April for a Business Networking Breakfast. Delegates from a variety of organisations attended the event to hear from experts about trends in sustainability. SBP CIC’s Jack Dale gave a short introduction and an overview of the Utilise Plus […]
Blog: Sustainability Plans – Comply, Reap, Innovate
By David Carlyon, The Monarch Partnership Why should SMEs embrace sustainability? There is a magnitude of environmental and financial benefits of companies embedding a Company Sustainability Plan within their business operations. From contributing to CO2 targets enshrined in the Climate Change Act 2008, to securing compliance with sustainability accreditations and reducing energy and waste […]
Utilise Plus Event Report: Energy Saving Workshop in Brighton
The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC welcomed delegates to Brighton on 16th November for an Energy Saving Workshop. These half-day workshops are interactive sessions in which organisations produce bespoke action plans tailored to their particular needs. The group outlined their energy saving objectives. Some were specific, such as dealing with ineffective night storage heating, while others […]
Utilise Plus Event Report: Business Networking Breakfast in Chichester
Delegates made their way to Chichester District Council bright and early for the Sustainable Business Partnership CIC’s Business Networking Breakfast. The event began with networking over pastries and coffee. Delegates from a variety of organisations attended, from all over Sussex. Louise Downey, of the SBP CIC, gave a short welcome to the event. After a […]
Utilise Plus Event Report: Sustainability Tour of Wakehurst Place
On a bright morning in November, the Sustainable Business Partnership CIC welcomed a number of Sustainable Business Network members from a wide range of sectors to Wakehurst Place. Funded and managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Wakehurst Place boasts world-renowned gardens, woodlands, wildlife and the state-of-the-art Millennium Seed Bank. The SBP CIC’s Louise Downey gave a […]
Network Update – October 2017
Energy Saving Workshop – Book Now! There’s still time to book onto our practical and interactive Energy Saving Workshop on 16th November 2017, part of our new Utilise Plus events programme, fully-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). With expert support, you’ll create a bespoke plan of action to help your organisation save money by reducing […]
Event Report: Museum Facilities Managers Forum #8
Our eighth Museum Facilities Managers Forum was kindly hosted by Weald & Downland Living Museum in West Sussex on a clear October morning. The SBP’s Shelaine Siepel welcomed delegates and reminded them of our new Utilise Plus programme, offering substantial grants and invaluable business support to eligible organisations, including museums. Delegates then introduced themselves and […]
Blog: Can I Save Money by Recycling?
By Sophia Lacey Many people don’t realise that recycling can cost half the price of disposing general waste. This is because the items you recycle are worth money when a waste broker sells them on to be made into new items, which also negates the costs of new resources being taken out of the environment. […]