Author Archives: Ina Koski

So firstly, what is ISO 9001? ISO 9001 is systematic and process driven approach to managing your businesses’ day to day activities.  It is designed to support your business in ensuring that you meet the needs of your customers, whilst delivering a consistent level of quality and satisfaction. The areas that are covered within ISO 9001 include:…


Include employees in the vision You know what they say: teamwork makes the dream work! Involve your employees in the green vision for your business. Help them understand that reducing environmental impact is not just about being eco-friendly, but it also comes with numerous benefits for the business. From cost savings and increased sales to…


Embrace Digital Documentation  Printing not only drains your budget but also generates substantial waste. Reduce paper waste by transitioning to digital documentation and processes. Use cloud storage and collaboration tools like  Google Docs  and  Asana  to store and share files electronically. This will eliminate the need for excessive printing and physical storage.   Transport  Did you know that transportation…


Being environmentally conscious is undoubtedly the right thing to do, and all businesses should aim to reduce their environmental impact. However, this can involve spending money, which may not make the Finance Director happy when considering implementing the  ISO 14001  Environmental Management Standard. But have you considered how ISO 14001 could help save your business money? Here…


The ISO 14001 and going green is not only about using energy efficient appliances or renewable energy sources, it covers so much more, including areas where health and safety are paramount. For example, the ISO 14001 in particular focuses on: Waste Management – Both in the handling and the recycling of waste material. Training in…


Over the past five years, the need for foodbanks in the  Trussell Trust’s  UK network has increased by a whopping 100%, with the main drivers being problems in the benefits system, challenging life experiences and lack of support. With Universal Credit claimants seeing their payments reduced by £20 a week, rising energy and living costs, unprecedented pressure on…


What’s it all about? The Worcestershire Hour is a weekly news and virtual networking event that takes place on Twitter.  During the hour, local businesses, charities, and communities come together to get to know and support each other which ultimately strengthens our local economy.  The awards were first launched back in 2014 to recognise how these organisations…


This years winners are: Green Egg – Jessica Grubb from SPE Ltd Passion Egg – Lisa Mistry from The-Method Supporting Egg – Ash Williams from Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Safety Egg – Alan Dance from CBW Resources LTD T/A Amco Wellbeing Egg – Marie Jenkins from Advance Your Wellbeing This year, we also…


A day full of fun will begin with networking over bacon butties and hot drinks before heading onto the course for an 18 hole Stableford competition. After a round of golf, a two-course meal will be served at the Bank House Hotel . To end the day, prizes will be given to the winners (…and the biggest loser)…