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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,

This September, we're stepping just down the road from our Woodside base to bring together our Investors in the Environment members and the wider local community for a showing of the People's Emergency Briefing at Ye Olde Cross Community Pub in Ryton. Why we're showing the People's Emergency Briefing The climate and nature emergency can sometimes feel like something happening somewhere else, or something that belongs in conversations between scientists, policymakers and susta

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

Every Net Zero Week, we're reminded of the UK's ambition to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But for many organisations, the phrase "net zero" can feel daunting. It can also be difficult to look past the debate that often surrounds it. Whatever your view of the term itself, it's worth looking at the opportunities it presents for organisations. Taking steps to reduce your environmental impact isn't just about doing the right thing. It can also help reduce opera

The Green Goals Conference brought together leaders from across the sports and leisure sector to explore one of the biggest challenges facing our industry: how do we create a more environmentally sustainable future for sport and physical activity? As climate change impacts participation through extreme weather, rising costs and increasing pressure on facilities and infrastructure, organisations are being challenged to move beyond short-term actions and develop long-term susta

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

At Genee, we work with organisations across the North East to turn sustainability ambitions into practical action. As facilitators of this year’s North East Public Sector Sustainable & Social Value Supplier Event, we are proud to bring together public sector organisations, suppliers and sustainability professionals to share knowledge, build partnerships and accelerate progress towards net zero. This year, the event took another important step forward by partnering with the No