Environmental Responsibility

The GBC requires businesses to commit to an environmental policy to demonstrate they are committed to reducing their environmental impact and continually improving their environmental performance.

Why Environmental Responsibility Matters

We have a climate crisis, thanks to having pumped too much CO2 into the atmosphere. We know our planet cannot continue on its current trajectory and everyone has a responsibility to minimise their environmental impact; and in the case of organisations, work towards net zero. For too long we have over-extended our use of the earth’s resources and not given proper thought to how our waste is disposed of. For the sake of people across the planet we must act now.

16

The number of FTSE100 companies that have set targets aligned with a 1.5c temperature rise.

Tortois, 2023

76%

of consumers are calling out for companies to take initiative to reduce their environmental footprint.

‘The Changing Climate of Sustainability’, Nielson I Qone

As a component partner of the Good Business Charter, Investors in the Environment (iiE) supports the Charter and our work on environmental responsibility.

iiE helps organisations measure, manage and reduce environmental impact – setting net zero targets, cutting waste and improving resource efficiency. iiE offer membership with iiE Accreditation and a varied training programme. iiE Essentials offers practical resources for smaller organisations or those at the beginning of their sustainability journey. GBC accredited organisations receive 10% discount from iiE Essentials, iiE Accreditation (year1) or iiE training (if note GBC accredited when applying). Find out more about iiE for GBC accredited organisations here.

Read more about the partnership and what it means for GBC-accredited and iiE organisations here.