Go
Green
Guide
1.
Get a commitment
to sustainability at the leadership level
Introduction
Before embarking on a sustainability and climate action journey, securing leadership commitment is essential. Change begins at the top, and without clear support from executives and decision-makers, sustainability initiatives often lack the authority, resources, and cultural influence needed to succeed.
Leadership buy-in ensures that sustainability is not treated as a peripheral project but integrated into the company’s core strategy, driving accountability and long-term impact. By aligning leadership with sustainability goals early on, businesses create a strong foundation for meaningful climate action and future resilience.
Goal
Make sustainability a strategic priority, not a side project.
Actions
Secure board/executive commitment to sustainability and to setting net-zero goals.
Appoint and support sustainability champion
Get buy-in across departments including marketing, finance, operations, HR, IT, and customer relations.
Create a sustainability policy and publicly communicate intent all steakholders
Outcome
Organisational alignment and accountability.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.
2.
Upskill yourself and your staff. Engage specialists where required.
Introduction
Whether your role is to be a sustainability champion, or you’re involved in planning, implementation or marketing, you will need to get the skills and practical know-how to enable your business to make sustainability a success.
Learn how to navigate all of the terminology, protocols and standards. Master the steps to design and execute a sustainability strategy. Learn how to select suitable external specialists to assist you in implementing your goals.
Build the skills to satisfy regulatory reporting requirements. Learn how to best market your sustainability achievements, win tenders, and secure new business.
Goal
Get the in-house skills to build a long term sustainability culture in your company.
Actions
Select a sustainability champion and other key individuals for training from your marketing, operations, and purchasing/finance staff.
Choose between online and in-person courses and the qualification options available.
Outcome
Investing in a well-trained team ensures sustainability initiatives are executed efficiently, reducing risk, enhancing brand reputation, and unlocking business opportunities.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.
3.
Choose an ESG platform to digitally manage the sustainability implementation process
Introduction
An ESG platform can be a very effective way to manage sustainability implementation. It centralises data gathering, planning, and reporting into one integrated system, ensuring transparency and accountability across the organisation.
It can provide real-time insights and automated tracking of environmental, social, and governance metrics, and it greatly simplifies compliance and reporting.
For staff and stakeholders, an ESG platform can create a collaborative environment where everyone can access shared tasks, monitor progress, and contribute their data seamlessly across departments and locations.
Goal
Select the most suitable method of managing long term implementation and tracking of environmental, social, and governance goals.
Actions
Secure board/executive commitment to sustainability and to setting net-zero goals.
Appoint and support sustainability champion
Get buy-in across departments – marketing, operations
Create a sustainability policy and publicly communicate intent.
Outcome
Organisational alignment and accountability.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.
4.
Measure your carbon footprint and set clear reduction targets
Goal
Make sustainability a strategic priority, not a side project.
Actions
Secure board/executive commitment to sustainability and to setting net-zero goals.
Appoint and support sustainability champion
Get buy-in across departments – marketing, operations
Create a sustainability policy and publicly communicate intent.
Outcome
Organisational alignment and accountability.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.
5.
Develop a climate action plan as part of your company sustainability (ESG) plan
Goal
Make sustainability a strategic priority, not a side project.
Actions
Secure board/executive commitment to sustainability and to setting net-zero goals.
Appoint and support sustainability champion
Get buy-in across departments – marketing, operations
Create a sustainability policy and publicly communicate intent.
Outcome
Organisational alignment and accountability.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.
6.
Engage with your employees and promote a sustainability culture
Goal
Make sustainability a strategic priority, not a side project.
Actions
Secure board/executive commitment to sustainability and to setting net-zero goals.
Appoint and support sustainability champion
Get buy-in across departments – marketing, operations
Create a sustainability policy and publicly communicate intent.
Outcome
Organisational alignment and accountability.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.
7.
Reduce Operational Emissions
(Scopes 1 & 2)
Goal
Make sustainability a strategic priority, not a side project.
Actions
Secure board/executive commitment to sustainability and to setting net-zero goals.
Appoint and support sustainability champion
Get buy-in across departments – marketing, operations
Create a sustainability policy and publicly communicate intent.
Outcome
Organisational alignment and accountability.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.
8.
Tackle Supply Chain Emissions (Scope 3)
Goal
Make sustainability a strategic priority, not a side project.
Actions
Secure board/executive commitment to sustainability and to setting net-zero goals.
Appoint and support sustainability champion
Get buy-in across departments – marketing, operations
Create a sustainability policy and publicly communicate intent.
Outcome
Organisational alignment and accountability.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.
9.
Report, certify, and communicate progress
Goal
Make sustainability a strategic priority, not a side project.
Awards, Certifications & Badges
Actions
Secure board/executive commitment to sustainability and to setting net-zero goals.
Appoint and support sustainability champion
Get buy-in across departments – marketing, operations
Create a sustainability policy and publicly communicate intent.
Outcome
Organisational alignment and accountability.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.
10.
Develop and implement a communication and marketing plan
Goal
Make sustainability a strategic priority, not a side project.
Awards, Certifications & Badges
Actions
Secure board/executive commitment to sustainability and to setting net-zero goals.
Appoint and support sustainability champion
Get buy-in across departments – marketing, operations
Create a sustainability policy and publicly communicate intent.
Outcome
Organisational alignment and accountability.
Member Offers - We have negotiated some great member exclusive offers to help with your sustainability activities.