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When B Lab released its new standards for B Corp certification, it's fair to say there was a collective intake of breath across the community. As a B Corp ourselves, Genee will be recertifying under the new standards in June 2027. Like many businesses, we've been taking time to understand what has changed, what it means in practice, and how organisations can prepare without feeling overwhelmed. Recently, our Sustainability Advisor Ellen attended a B Local North East roundtabl

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

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 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

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

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

Genee Consulting Ltd has been awarded the SHINE Advanced Award by the North East Combined Authority , recognising our ongoing commitment to sustainability, fairness, and values-led business across the region. Based in Gateshead, Genee Consulting Ltd is an environmental consultancy passionate about helping businesses make a positive impact – not only on the environment, but also within the communities they serve. As a B Corp ™ certified business, we are committed to maintain

This post was written for Issue 116 of Northern Insight Magazine . In the North East, we’re no strangers to rainfall. But the myth of...

We welcome the UK Government’s new plan for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses - SMEs are the backbone of our economy, contributing over...

We can’t believe it has already been a year since we received the email that Genee was officially B Corp certified. As an SME, we’re...

This post was written for Issue 114 of Northern Insight Magazine . Genee Consulting Ltd , North East based sustainability specialists who...

As part of Yorkshire Sustainability Festival, Genee held a webinar with Steve Mack from Newcastle United Foundation , and Rachel Leech...

The Willow Review is an independent, government-backed review, commissioned to understand the sustainability landscape for UK SMEs and...

This post was written for Issue 113 of Northern Insight Magazine . Genee Consulting Ltd , North East based sustainability specialists who...

This post was written for Issue 112 of Northern Insight Magazine . Genee Consulting Ltd , North East based sustainability specialists who...

In February we spoke with Durham Startups as part of our partnership with Business Durham on the Enteprising Durham initiative. This...

In February we spoke with Durham Startups as part of our partnership with Business Durham on the Enteprising Durham initiative. This...

In February we spoke with Durham Startups as part of our partnership with Business Durham on the Enteprising Durham initiative. This...