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SMEs face net zero divide as 2026 ‘green’ reporting looms

Stuart Mitchell

New research1 from Aldermore’s latest ‘Green’ SME Index2 has revealed the ‘green’ transition is stalling for SMEs, despite reporting regulations on the horizon and potential cost-savings. With new UK Sustainability Reporting Standards set to come into force from 2026 for some businesses, the new research reveals a worrying stagnation in climate progress. The ‘net zero divide’ is growing amongst SMEs There is a growing ‘net zero divide’ in the SME community. Just 13% of small businesses can be classified as ‘green’, meaning they’ve implemented formal measurements and made commitments which…

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Aldermore Chooses Macmillan Cancer Support As Its Charity Of The Year

Stuart Mitchell

Aldermore Bank has chosen Macmillan Cancer Support as its ‘Charity of the Year’ from now until next summer. Macmillan Cancer Support was elected following a bank-wide employee vote from a list of shortlisted charities. Throughout the year, colleagues at Aldermore will hold a series of planned fundraising events in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, from virtual quizzes to sponsored runs, in an effort to raise £30,000 for the charity. The bank will also match the amount employees raise at events via its ‘pound for pound’ scheme. Founded in 1911, Macmillan…

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Aldermore Chooses Mind As Charity Of The Year 2019

Stuart Mitchell

Specialist Bank, Aldermore, has chosen Mind, which provides advice and support to people in the UK experiencing mental health problems, as its Charity of the Year for 2019. Mind was the winning selection after a shortlist of charities were put to a Bank-wide employee vote. Mind was founded over 70 years ago, with a mission to offer information, advice and support to people with mental health problems. As well as this, the charity lobbies the UK Government and local authorities and works to raise public awareness and understanding of issues…

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