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New Report Demonstrates Sustainability As A Growth Engine
Sustainability is no longer a distant ideal for businesses—it’s a pressing priority and a transformative opportunity. In the face of...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 6, 20243 min read


The Importance Of ESG Reporting For Family Firms
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting has emerged as a vital practice for businesses of all kinds, offering a structured...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 6, 20243 min read


The Commercial Importance Of Carbon Reduction Plans For Family Businesses
Do you really need a carbon reduction plan? In 2024, the answer for UK family businesses is a resounding yes – and not just because...
Joe Oughtred - Founder & Director, AXIOM
Oct 18, 20244 min read


Businesses Balancing Ambition With Regulation As Sustainability Becomes Big Focus In 2024
The latest KPMG survey of 50 ESG specialists in 10 countries and territories reveals sustainability increasingly embedded in wider...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 3, 20245 min read

Environment To Inclusivity - SME's Broader Approach To Sustainability
A new report from Novuna Business Finance reveals that small businesses are expanding their definition of sustainability beyond...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Core Components Of Sustainability In Family Firms
Sustainability has become an essential consideration for businesses worldwide, and family-owned enterprises are no exception. A family...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 12, 20244 min read


New Reporting Rules Impacting Sustainability Reporting
46 of the FTSE 100 made restatements on their sustainability metrics this year; Most related to changes in methodology (44%), but over a...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Patagonia Joining Pack4Good For Sustainability Journey
Global outdoor apparel company Patagonia is taking another step forward in its environmental commitments by joining Pack4Good, a...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Cleanology Appoints First ESG Director
Multi award winning UK commercial and office cleaning company Cleanology has promoted Kate Lovell to take on an influential new director...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Sep 3, 20243 min read


The UK's Widening Green Skills Gap
According to the LinkedIn 2023 Global Green Skills Report, one-third of all jobs advertised in the UK required at least one ‘green skill’....
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 2, 20243 min read

Driving Towards Net-Zero At The LEGO Group
With 99 percent of carbon emissions coming from outside the company’s operations, the LEGO Group’s suppliers play a key role in achieving...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Aug 9, 20243 min read


York Nursery Partners With Local Nature Reserve To Support Conservation
Over 30 employees from York-based Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, a leading UK plant nursery that has been operating for over 100 years, recently...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Uncovering Common Renewable Diesel Myths
With the UK government setting the net zero target of decarbonisation by 2050 for all sectors, many industries are seeking a replacement...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 16, 20243 min read


Bagnalls Does Its Bit for Sustainability
This Plastic Free July, award-winning national decorating contractors Bagnalls is doing its bit to protect our planet. Small actions can...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 2, 20242 min read


HSA Group Boosts Commitment To Sustainability
Ahead of the United Nations’ 100-year anniversary in 2045, HSA Group – a family business and one of the largest multinational companies...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Arco Wins Prestigious Gold Medal
Arco, the UK’s leading safety provider, has once again been awarded a gold medal for sustainability by the world’s largest and most...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Bechtel-Built Facility Generates Energy At Full Capacity
The Bechtel-built Cutlass Solar 2 project in Fort Bend, Texas, is complete and generating electricity at full capacity for the first...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 4, 20242 min read

AW Hainsworth Appoints Head of Engineering & Sustainability
AW Hainsworth, a British fabric manufacturer and vertical woollen mill based in Pudsey, has appointed Paul Dudley as its new Head of...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 29, 20242 min read

Energy Secretary Inspired By JCB's Hydrogen Engine
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, paid a visit to JCB to see for herself the progress being...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 24, 20242 min read


Bagnalls Signs Up To Sustainabler
Bagnalls is the latest family business signing up to the Sustainable Charter and pledging their commitment to making a different to the...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 19, 20243 min read
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