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This article was written for Issue 124 of Northern Insight Magazine. Sustainability means different things to different people, and often, those motivations vary depending on where someone sits within an organisation. For leadership teams, sustainability may be closely linked to company values, long-term resilience and meeting growing stakeholder expectations. Marketing and communications teams may focus more on reputation, public perception and how sustainability strengthens

For many organisations, environmental sustainability and employee wellbeing are often viewed as separate priorities. One sits within environmental management, the other within HR or organisational development. However, organisations across the North East are increasingly discovering that the two are closely connected. As both an environmental consultancy and the northern hub for Investors in the Environment (iiE), Genee works with organisations across a wide range of sectors.

This article was written for Issue 123 of Northern Insight Magazine. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is fast becoming a core expectation of doing business. Across the North East, organisations are feeling increasing pressure from customers, stakeholders, investors and employees to demonstrate meaningful action, not just intent. But while ambition is high, delivery can often feel complex, fragmented, or disconnected from real impact. From our combined perspectives a

We’re delighted to share that Genee has achieved Green accreditation with Investors in the Environment (iiE), following our audit in March 2026. This marks our second consecutive year at this level and reflects our continued commitment to improving our environmental performance as a business. Alongside this milestone, we’ve also recently updated our website to better showcase our internal sustainability work. You’ll now find a dedicated sustainability page featuring our Envir

For many packaging businesses, compliance is the starting point - not the end goal. As regulatory expectations evolve and pressure from customers and supply chains increases, organisations are increasingly looking for ways to go beyond compliance and embed sustainability into the heart of their operations. That’s why Wastepack, a leading packaging compliance scheme with over 20 years of experience, has partnered with Genee and the Investors in the Environment scheme to streng

Driving Sustainability Through Collaboration This article was written for Issue 122 of Northern Insight Magazine . Sustainability can sometimes feel like a daunting challenge for organisations. From understanding the whole agenda, reducing carbon emissions and managing waste to responding to increasing expectations from customers and regulators, organisations are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. But one of the most powerful tools for accelerating sustainability p

In recent years, responsible business has shifted from a niche interest to a core expectation, and stakeholders increasingly want organisations to demonstrate that they operate with integrity, purpose and positive impact. The challenge for many businesses is knowing how to turn good intentions into meaningful, measurable action. At Genee Consulting Ltd, a North East–based environmental consultancy, we believe accreditations play a vital role in bridging that gap. As a B Corp

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s been a year full of collaboration, growth, and community. Across the North East and North West, we’ve seen organisations taking bold steps to embed sustainability in their operations, and it’s been a privilege to support, celebrate, and learn alongside them. Sustainability can at times feel like a challenging space, particularly against a backdrop of economic pressures and changing priorities. However, this year has reminded us that meaningful c

This post was written for Issue 119 of Northern Insight Magazine , in collaboration with SPELK Studio . In the rush towards Christmas, it’s easy to forget that the world doesn’t need more things. It needs better ones. Things that earn their place in our lives because they serve us well, age beautifully, and hold our stories and experiences. Here in the North East, we have a proud tradition of making. From shipyards and steelworks to the studios and workshops of today, our re

The Meadows have been working with Genee through the Investors in the Environment (iiE) programme for just over three years, joining through the Going Green Together initiative, which provided subsidised sustainability support to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE). When they began on the Going Green Together programme, they went by Meadow Well Connected, and they were the first organisation in their cohort to go for audit. They astounded us by achie

This post was written for Issue 118 of Northern Insight Magazine . Turning data into impact for North East businesses. From clients and suppliers to investors, stakeholders want to know: what is your organisation’s carbon impact? Organisations are increasingly being asked for carbon data by suppliers, customers, and investors. For example, larger organisations such as NHS trusts are requesting that their suppliers provide carbon footprint data and details of Net Zero commitme