Sustainability
Learn how to create a sustainable business and prepare for green growth for the future.
View our range of articles below for guidance on sustainability for your business, from understanding ESG to measuring the carbon footprint of your business.
What type of financing would be suitable for your business?
If you have a growing business, there’s an external finance option to match your ambition. See what forms of finance are available for your business.
Explore finance types abouUnderstanding ESG
Learn about Environment, Social, and Governance initiatives.
What is ESG? A guide for businesses
Read article about What is ESG? A guide for businessesBenefits of ESG for small businesses
Read article about Benefits of ESG for small businessesHow to implement an ESG policy for a small business
Read article about How to implement an ESG policy for a small businessBecoming a sustainable business
Learn about the small changes you can adopt to make your business more sustainable.
Becoming a sustainable SME manufacturer
Read article about Becoming a sustainable SME manufacturerHow to become a sustainable hospitality business
Read article about How to become a sustainable hospitality businessBecoming a sustainable hotel, B&B, or guest house
Read article about Becoming a sustainable hotel, B&B, or guest houseHow to be a sustainable food brand
Read article about How to be a sustainable food brandHow to become a more sustainable retailer
Read article about How to become a more sustainable retailerSustainability tools and calculators for smaller businesses
Read article about Sustainability tools and calculators for smaller businessesGreen logistics – strategies for eco-friendly delivery
Read article about Green logistics – strategies for eco-friendly deliveryHelping your business get to net zero
Learn about the steps you can take to get your business on the path to net zero.
What is net zero? An introduction for small businesses
Read article about What is net zero? An introduction for small businessesNet zero – what are the benefits to your business?
Read article about Net zero – what are the benefits to your business?Five sustainable business myths, busted
Read article about Five sustainable business myths, bustedEco-friendly packaging alternatives for your business
Read article about Eco-friendly packaging alternatives for your businessFive ways moving towards net zero will make your small business more resilient
Read article about Five ways moving towards net zero will make your small business more resilientHow to measure your carbon footprint
Read article about How to measure your carbon footprintISO 14001 guide for smaller business
Read article about ISO 14001 guide for smaller businessReference to any organisation, business and event on this page does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation from the British Business Bank or the UK Government. Whilst we make reasonable efforts to keep the information on this page up to date, we do not guarantee or warrant (implied or otherwise) that it is current, accurate or complete. The information is intended for general information purposes only and does not take into account your personal situation, nor does it constitute legal, financial, tax or other professional advice. You should always consider whether the information is applicable to your particular circumstances and, where appropriate, seek professional or specialist advice or support.