Navigating Sustainability and ESG for SMEs

Updated requirements around sustainability and ESG are being introduced for companies of all sizes – leaving many business owners struggling to navigate new legislation. Stakeholders including investors, customers, employees and suppliers are seeking to better understand the impact that businesses are having on the environment and society.

The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub has partnered with Sustainability Consultancy BayNel to launch a series of webinars designed to help businesses navigate new Sustainability and ESG regulations.

All three webinars are free to attend for businesses.

Join us for session one on 18 October for an insight into:

• What is ESG/Sustainability/CSR
• Why it is important and the key drivers
• Business benefits
• Key steps to evolving your ESG/sustainability approach

Book your space now to avoid disappointment.

Meet the Speakers

BayNel is an independent specialist sustainability strategy consultancy working with businesses of all sizes providing a range of services including sustainability insights, strategy, communications, issue management and retained support. Founded by Rachel and Lucy, they pride themselves on being trusted advisors to both public and privately owned businesses together with NGO’s, charities and social enterprises.

Rachel Woolliscroft

With over 20 years of experience of developing and implementing award winning sustainability and ESG strategies across a range of sectors, including built environment, manufacturing, automotive and technology sectors.

Board advisor to three social enterprises and currently undertaking a Masters in Strategic Leadership & Finance.

Lucy Boreham

Over 10 year’s experience of working in the sustainability field across a range of sectors including built environment, financial services, pharmaceutical and automotive.

Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, materiality, strategy development and implementation, communications, and marketing.

Member of the advisory Board for Elbow Beach Capital a private investment company focused on decarbonization, sustainable energy and social impact businesses.

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Link to book: www.stokestaffsgrowthhub.co.uk/event/net-zero-for-smes