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You may have noticed El Niño appearing increasingly in the news, with warnings about changing weather patterns and the possibility of more extreme weather over the coming months. But beyond the headlines, what does El Niño actually mean, and why should businesses and other organisations be paying attention? At Genee, we believe understanding environmental risks is an important part of running a resilient, responsible organisation. And while we can't predict the weather, we ca

A new partnership designed to help organisations turn sustainability knowledge and ambition into practical, measurable action officially launched at the North East Recycling Forum on 24th September. Genee Consulting and Ecogenesys Training Academy have joined forces to provide organisations with a flexible route to build sustainability knowledge, strengthen environmental management and demonstrate progress through recognised environmental accreditation. The partnership brings

This article was written for Issue 127 of Northern Insight Magazine There’s something about September that feels like a fresh start. The holidays are over, children return to school, diaries begin to fill up again and businesses regain their rhythm – a time to refocus, reset and look ahead. As we settle back into our routines, it’s worth asking ourselves one simple question: if we’re already resetting the way we work, why not reset some of our business habits too? Too often,

Sustainability conversations have often focused on how businesses affect the environment. Increasingly, organisations also need to consider how a changing environment affects their business. Both perspectives matter, and both require action. From Storm Arwen's widespread power outages to increasingly intense rainfall affecting transport networks, businesses across the North East have already experienced how extreme weather can disrupt day-to-day operations. What were once con

We're delighted to announce that the Investors in the Environment (iiE) Annual Conference and Awards 2026 will take place at Newcastle Civic Centre on Wednesday 25th November, marking the first time the national event has been hosted outside of Peterborough. As the Northern delivery partner for Investors in the Environment, Genee is proud to welcome organisations from across the UK to the North East to share ideas, celebrate success and explore practical solutions to some of

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

This post was written for Issue 111 of Northern Insight Magazine Sustainability is becoming an ever more pressing business need – driven...