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Sustainability


Lidl GB Announces New Target and Trials For Food Waste Reduction
Lidl GB has revealed a new food waste reduction target to coincide with the start of Food Waste Action Week and announced new trials to help accelerate progress.
6 days ago


St Austell Brewery Hits 100% Food Waste Diversion In Pubs
To coincide with Food Waste Action Week (9-15th March), St Austell Brewery is marking one year of its award-winning waste initiative with a dramatic uplift in recycling and a new commitment to tackling food waste across its whole business.
Mar 12


The LEGO Group Expands Its Portfolio Of Carbon Removal Solutions
The LEGO Group announces an expansion of its carbon removal portfolio, as it continues to assess how quality carbon removal actions can help address larger global climate goals.
Mar 10


Simpsons Malt Reaches Major Sustainability Milestone With 100% FSA Gold Verification
Simpsons Malt Limited, the independent, fifth-generation malting and merchanting business and Certified B Corporation, has successfully completed SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) third-party verification process, achieving Gold performance level across its entire UK malting barley procurement.
Jan 29


Contractor Reveals Sustainability Insights For 2026
Bagnalls, a national painting contractor with a Head Office in Cleckheaton, understands more than most that the world of sustainability is always evolving.
Jan 27


Accelerating Sustainability Leadership At Arco
Following a year of robust financial results and strategic investment, Arco - the UK and Ireland’s leading safety expert - is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability with the publication of its annual Sustainability Report.
Dec 22, 2025


RICS Report Warns Of Sustainability Slowdown In Built Environment
Report reveals slowdown in global demand growth for sustainable buildings and a concerning lack of progress in carbon measurement across construction projects.
Nov 27, 2025


Bechtel To Build Major Solar And Storage Project In Texas
Cold Creek facility will generate 430 MW of clean energy for the Texas grid Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, construction, and project management, has been selected by Doral Renewables to design and build the Cold Creek Solar+Storage.
Nov 19, 2025


Net Zero Goals Harder To Meet Without AI According To New Report
The majority of energy and technology business leaders in the UK believe that without AI it would take longer for their organisation to achieve its net zero goals
Nov 19, 2025


The Importance Of ESG Reporting For Family Firms
ESG reporting has emerged as a vital practice for businesses of all kinds, offering a structured way to assess and communicate their impact on society and the environment
Oct 28, 2025


Croxsons Strengthens Its Long-Standing Values With B Corp
Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has received B Corporation (B Corp) certification, a globally recognised standard that measures social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
Oct 15, 2025


Luxury Family Business Bedmaker’s 2025 Impact Report Published
Fifth-generation luxury bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, has published its 2025 Impact Report, which celebrates record progress in...
Oct 13, 2025


A Family Farm, Spirited Traditions & Sustainability In Every Drop At Arbikie
Arbikie stands as far more than just a distillery. It is the embodiment of a family’s deep-rooted connection to the land.
Oct 7, 2025


Planet, Purpose & Profit: The Future Of Family Business In The UK
In an era where sustainability and social responsibility are no longer optional, UK family businesses are embracing a new triple bottom...
Sep 29, 2025


Bacardi Launches Glass Recycling Programme In Puerto Rico
Family-owned spirits company Bacardi has partnered with recycling company, Reciclaje del Norte, and the Municipality of Cataño, to launch...
Sep 22, 2025


Driving Sustainable Growth: Renewed Partnership For Eco-Friendly Futures For Family Firms
Axiom Sustainability Software is delighted to announce it is renewing its partnership with Family Business United (FBU), strengthening a...
Sep 8, 2025


Food Industry At Risk If Biodiversity & Nature Crisis Is Ignored
A new report from The Food Foundation warns food industry will suffer consequences if biodiversity and nature crisis is ignored. The...
Aug 22, 2025


Sustainable Leadership: What Needs To Change?
Leadership, as we know it, stands at a crossroads. The environmental, social and economic pressures of the 21st century demand a...
Aug 18, 2025


Painting, Decorating & Sustainability At Bagnalls
Despite various environmental initiatives within the painting industry to help recycle plastic and metal paint packaging, a high percentage of plastic waste is still incinerated rather than recycled – this process also causes problems, releasing dangerous greenhouse gases. Environmental activist group, Greenpeace UK, estimates that incinerating a single tonne of plastic releases over two tonnes of harmful CO2 into the atmosphere. It’s clear that another solution is needed – a
Apr 25, 2025


Carbon Emissions Calculator
In collaboration with AXIOM Sustainability Family Business United is delighted to launch a free carbon emissions calculator for the family business community with the aim to help family businesses continue to lead the way in sustainability. Supporting family businesses in their sustainability efforts is important and this tool will help many family businesses as part of their process to understanding their carbon footprint and going forward minimise their impact on the plan
Apr 2, 2025

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