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New guide by Fairtrade and B Lab supports responsible business practices in small companies

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, and B Lab, a global network of organizations dedicated to transforming the economic system to be inclusive, equitable, and regenerative, are publishing today a new guide to support small companies in their human rights and environmental due diligence. ‘People and planet in business – A simple guide to how small and micro companies can start or strengthen their due diligence’ offers tailored guidance on how small and micro companies in all sectors can identify, prevent, mitigate and account for…

1 in 2 UK businesses failing their legal gender equality obligations, finds report by InnovateHer

Stuart Mitchell

According to the latest report from InnovateHer, only one third of businesses in the UK currently enforce policies that protect women against sexual discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and just over half of companies supply sanitary bins or products in washrooms, despite this being a legal requirement in the UK. In addition to this, the report, Gender Equality x Corporate Sustainability: A British Business Pulse Check, found that 83% of companies fall short on their employment regulation requirement of offering a safe place for breastfeeding people to pump at…

Octopus Energy finds brokers negatively impact over 3 million small businesses

Stuart Mitchell

Transparency about level of commissions, a commission cap and an end to cold calls, are some steps that could be taken to bring the spiralling energy broker market under control, a new report by Octopus Energy for Business reveals. The report – Small businesses in the dark: Energy brokers and the hidden scandal in energy prices – paints a disturbing picture of the prevalence of this behaviour, at a time when everything should be done to bring down energy bills. This comes as new data shows 3.2 million small businesses…

New interactive map reveals country-specific supply chain regulations for businesses

Stuart Mitchell

As new supply chain due diligence regulations – such as the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive – continue to evolve, global businesses face the challenge of staying up-to-date with regional legislation and the implications for their operations. In response, LRQA, a leading global assurance partner, has published an online Responsible Sourcing Regulation Map. Featuring real-time updates on active and upcoming legislation, this interactive tool provides a comprehensive breakdown of the most significant supply chain due diligence regulations impacting businesses worldwide. Kevin Franklin, LRQA Advisory Managing Director, said: “Navigating global supply…

UK Business Climate Hub launches to help 5.5.m SMEs slash emissions

Stuart Mitchell

The UK government has announced the launch of a new service to help Britain’s 5.5 million SMEs save on their energy bills while reducing their emissions. The UK Business Climate Hub launched recently and includes a free carbon calculator and a suite of new tools to help businesses measure, track and report on their emissions and save money by using less energy. The site offers detailed advice on everything from sourcing products from green suppliers and reducing emissions from freight and logistics to the most cost-effective ways of installing solar…