How an ESG policy can help your small business thrive
Posted: Mon 27th Jan 2025
In this Lunch and Learn, Jill Poet helps you understand the full meaning of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) in the small business context and how it will help your business thrive.
Considering environmental impacts, caring about people and aiming to make a positive impact can help your business stand out from the crowd.
Governance in simple terms means the systems you have in place to ensure you are operating ethically and efficiently and meeting legislation.
ESG is just good business!
Topics covered in this session:
Learn how to embed ESG principles in your business
Understand how and why to avoid 'greenwashing' and 'greenhushing'
Discover how to maximise the broader business benefits of ESG
Jill is the co-founder and CEO of the Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB), a national not-for-profit, member-owned company limited by guarantee. Prior to launching ORB, she worked for micro and small businesses for 40 years. Jill is passionate about helping the small business community thrive while positively impacting our society.
Relevant resources
ESG for small businesses: How to build and implement an ESG policy
Small business sustainability: The benefits of going net zero
How to be sustainable in the food and drink sector [FREE GUIDE]
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