Pulse launches New Sustainability Webinar Series

By Sarah Shannon

We’re excited to launch our new sustainability webinar series and we’d love you to join us on Zoom for Insightful Conversations and practical takeaways!

Our series of monthly sustainability webinars are designed specifically for professionals tackling sustainability and compliance challenges in business and free to attend! Whether you’re passionate about environmental issues, exploring sustainability strategies for your organisation as it faces tougher compliance regulations, or simply curious about making a difference, our webinars will provide you with the insights, tools, and inspiration you need.

Register Today for ‘How ESG & CSRD Are Shaping Tomorrow’s Businesses Webinar at 1pm on Thursday 10 of October.

Meet Our 2024 Speakers & Save the Dates

1. John Curran – 10th October, 1 PM

John Curran is the Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Blue Planet Consulting Limited, a sustainability and ESG strategy advisory business he founded in 2021. With more than 20 years of experience as a senior leader and non-executive director in the Sustainability & ESG space, John has led large strategic transformation projects across a variety of sectors, including retail, aviation, technology, healthcare, engineering, financial services, and more. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, advising boards and senior leaders on navigating the complex Sustainability & ESG landscape, offering practical guidance on policy development, strategy, and implementation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an expert who has hands-on experience across multiple industries: Register Today for ‘How ESG & CSRD Are Shaping Tomorrow’s Businesses Webinar’

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2. Mark Kane – 1pm on 14 November 2024

Mark Kane is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sustainabil-IT, a company focused on accelerating sustainability through technology. With a background in technology and renewables, including a global award from ICMG/Zachman for his “Sustainable Digital Transformation” program, Mark is at the forefront of sustainability’s intersection with technology, offering a suite of SaaS 2.0 solutions that support everything from strategy and education to carbon management and reporting. As a faculty member at the Institute of Sustainability Studies and currently co-authoring “Digital-Led Sustainability” with the award-winning author of best-seller “Digital Made Simple” David Galea, Mark has a deep understanding of how digital transformation can drive sustainable business practices, making him the ideal speaker and advisor for companies looking to leverage technology to achieve their sustainability goals.

3. Aisling Connaughton – 1pm on 12 December 2024

Aisling Connaughton, Co-founder & Sustainability Solutionist at Cyd Connects, will bring a fresh perspective to our series. Cyd Connects is a women-led sustainability consultancy that specialises in creating sustainability roadmaps, helping businesses become a force for good. A certified B Corp and participant in the UN Global Compact, Cyd Connects aims to make sustainability not just effective but also fun and inspiring. Aisling’s career spans over 18 years in sustainability, marketing, and communications, having worked with major brands like Huawei and Liz Earle Beauty Co. She also shares her insights as a TEDx speaker and guest lecturer at leading universities, bringing clarity and innovation to the often complex world of sustainability.

Stay Tuned for More!

Each of our webinars will offer a deep dive into crucial topics, practical tips, and inspiring discussions on how we can all contribute to a more sustainable future. These are just the first of many guest speakers who are experts in the field of sustainability and broad range of topics to come from BCORP to sustainability trends, so keep an eye on our website and social channels for updates and registration details.

So get ready for thought-provoking sessions, expert insights, and strategies that will help your business stay ahead in the evolving sustainability landscape.

We look forward to having you join us!

Register Today for ‘How ESG & CSRD Are Shaping Tomorrow’s Businesses Webinar’

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How to Influence Sustainability Conversations and Actions in Your Organisation?

By Sarah Shannon

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Sustainability regulation is looming on the horizon for many big organisations. This impending legislation serves as a powerful motivator for change, compelling businesses to meet legal requirements and align with economic, political, social, and stakeholder expectations. However, beyond compliance, many organisations genuinely want to reduce their material impact and reverse environmental damage.

So, how do you change hearts and minds, get everyone on board, and drive action within your organisation?

Involve Everyone in the Conversation

The first step is to openly engage everyone in your organisation – share the goal that together we can shift to a sustainable organisation. Encourage a diverse range of people across all levels to join the conversation – especially those working on the frontline. Their varied perspectives and inputs are invaluable in understanding the complexities of reducing your business’s material impact.

Understand the Resistance

People tend to resist change as they focus on what they must give up rather than what they will gain. So a good place to start is by identifying the core reasons behind any resistance to change. For example, do they worry lower quality materials will replace current materials, will it cost more to be sustainable so another core offer is dropped, will it take longer at the expense of tried and tested efficiency. Understanding these blockers allows you to start improving processes and practices effectively while reviewing innovative alternatives too.

Identify and Remove Blockers

Once you know the blockers, you can then identify gaps and bottlenecks to provide ideas and practical solutions that help overcome the resistance. A simple first step is to focus on quick wins. This not only demonstrates progress but also signals your commitment to change. Talk to your employees and suppliers about alternative technologies and sustainable materials that could improve processes.

Remember to celebrate these wins to stimulate further conversations.

Create a Supportive Culture

Fear of failure can hinder progress. Foster a culture where trying new approaches is encouraged, even if they aren’t 100% perfect. Ring-fence a budget to support your sustainability strategy, showing that the organisation is serious about making a change.

Ensure Leadership Commitment

Ensure the senior team demonstrates a commitment to listening to the conversation and removing blockers. Their active participation can significantly accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future.

Set Targets and Track Progress

Every organisation can set its own sustainability targets and track progress. They key is to gather all non-financial information, such as policies and carbon emissions data, in one place to gain a comprehensive view. Going forward it is easy to visualise year-on-year progress and proudly share your successes.

By incorporating these steps, you can effectively influence sustainability conversations and actions within your organisation, leading to meaningful environmental impact and a more sustainable business.

Be proactive, not reactive.

Reach out to Pulse Market now and find out how to streamline your non-financial reporting and spearhead your sustainability initiatives.

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From Financials to Sustainability Reporting

By Sarah Shannon

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In the business world, understanding the health and performance of your company has traditionally relied heavily on financial data. For years, financial reports have been the cornerstone, providing insights into revenue, expenses, profits, and more. However, as the climate crisis escalates businesses face increasing pressure to operate sustainably so a new form of reporting is emerging—one that goes beyond the balance sheet to assess the environmental and social impact of operations.

The Rise of Sustainability Reporting

Historically, businesses diligently produced financial reports to comply with regulations like those set by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). These reports were crucial for tax purposes, providing transparency and accountability to stakeholders. However, as concerns about climate change, scarce resources, and social inequality mount, there’s a growing recognition that traditional financial reporting is not enough to capture the full picture of a company’s performance.

Expanding scope of sustainability reporting

Enter sustainability reporting which is gaining momentum and becoming increasingly more relevant for businesses all around the world. With the introduction of regulations like the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), sustainability reporting is being elevated to an equal footing with financial reporting.

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)

In 2019 SECR, was introduced in the UK. It requires large companies that fit strict criteria to report on their energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency measures in their annual reports (again what they report is determined by certain criteria?. This regulation aims to increase transparency around energy and carbon emissions and encourage companies to reduce their environmental impact. Read more details on criteria at GOV.UK

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Similarly, CSRD, a proposed European Union directive, seeks to expand the scope of sustainability reporting requirements for companies. It mandates certain companies to disclose information on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in their annual reports. Different companies will be obliged to comply with the requirements for the first time in various fiscal years, depending on specific criteria. Read more on the EU CSRD page

What should be included in reports?

Under the CSRD rules, reporting entities will be required to report qualitative and quantitative information related to:

Diversity of company boards
Double materiality
ESG targets and progress in reaching them
Greenhouse gas emissions and targets
Human rights issues
Social responsibility and employee treatment
Sustainability goals, performance and policies

These regulatory developments signal a significant shift in how businesses are expected to operate and communicate their performance to stakeholders. No longer can sustainability be treated as a mere side issue or optional reporting. It is now recognised as a fundamental aspect of business strategy and risk management.

Integrating Sustainability for Deeper Insights

By integrating sustainability reporting into their practices, businesses can gain a deeper understanding of their impact on the environment and society. They can identify risks and opportunities, improve resource efficiency, enhance brand reputation, and build trust with customers, investors, and other stakeholders.

Even better, sustainability reporting can drive innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement within organisations. By collecting, managing and monitoring data sets a business can identify trends, make data driven decisions, drive sustainability initiatives and communicate ESG efforts to stakeholders. Also help set realistic targets and enable business to reflect and track progress. By publicly disclosing their performance, companies can hold themselves accountable and strive for positive change.

Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

In conclusion, the evolution from financial reporting to sustainability reporting represents a fundamental shift in how we measure the health and success of businesses. As regulations like SECR and CSRD come into force, businesses have a unique opportunity to embrace sustainability as a core value and contribute to a sustainable future. By unlocking the true health of their business through comprehensive reporting, companies can pave the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.

Are you ready for sustainability regulation? Let us help you gather data and confidently report your sustainability achievements?

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Invest in our Planet on Earth Day Webinar

By Sarah Shannon

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Join us on zoom for our Earth Day Webinar at 8.45am – 9.45am on Friday 22 of April 2022.

The global theme for the day is ‘Invest in Our Planet’. That’s why we are gathering a panel of experts from six different organisations with a shared passion for helping individuals and businesses reduce carbon emissions and urgently tackle climate change.

Register for our Earth Day webinar today.

The event will be a fantastic opportunity to be part of the conversation and you will take away a plan of action to help your people, your partners and the planet.

The lively session promises to be an energetic, informative and interactive discussion with a panel of experts from the greener business world.

Meet the Panel

What is Pulse Market doing for Earth Day?

At Pulse Market we want to be a business that does more than just talk about climate change. That’s why on World Earth Day we’re giving away our ESG Passports to webinar attendees.

We don’t want you to miss out!

Reserve your space today and guarantee an ESG Passport for free for your organisation.

Register for Earth Day Webinar here

If you are unable to attend on 22 April, you can still register to receive both the webinar recording and a Pulse Market ESG Passport.

You can visit Earth Day website to find out more about the movement that has been growing since 1970.

We’re looking forward to you joining our webinar on Earth Day 2022.

Register for our Earth Day webinar today.

How can businesses become more environmentally friendly?

By Sarah Shannon

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ESG reporting is top of mind for organisations in 2022 and beyond. But who is ready?

While larger organisations are appointing heads of sustainability or head of impact many smaller organisations are struggling to keep up and are feeling overwhelmed.

There are many ways businesses can become more environmentally friendly. Some small changes include:

Switching off equipment when it is not in use
Using recycled paper and ink cartridges
Encouraging employees to take public transport or cycle to work where possible
Installing energy-efficient light bulbs
Swapping to biodegradable cleaning products
Using reusable cups and water bottles
Composting food waste
Make a donation to an environmental charity or cause.

Individuals can also contribute to sustainable procurement and ESG initiatives by:

Buying products from companies that prioritise sustainability
Reducing the amount of waste they produce by recycling or reusing items instead of throwing them away (e.g., shopping bags made out of plastic bottles) and donating unwanted clothing to charity shops.
Choosing low carbon footprint alternatives like electric cars over petrol vehicles, which produce more CO₂ emissions per mile traveled due to combustion engines being less efficient than batteries.
Making a donation to an environmental charity or cause can also help further these initiatives because the money donated provides funding for research on how we can make our lives greener and more sustainable.

More and more consumers are making environmentally focused decisions it is driving positive change – this is having a knock on effect on supply chains. To help financial services buyers we designed the ESG Passport. It is a turnkey solution that is simple, educates and aligns buyers and suppliers ESG goals and vision.

Read about our ESG Vision