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The New B Corp Standards Don't Have to Feel Overwhelming – Here's Why Investors in the Environment Could Be Your Best Starting Point

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

Jul 144 min read

Net Zero Week: Why Reducing Your Environmental Impact Makes Good Business Sense

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

Jul 102 min read

The Future of Sustainable Sport

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

Jul 83 min read

iiE 2026 Comes North!

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

Jun 253 min read

Building a Culture of Sustainability Across Your Business

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

Jun 93 min read

Webinar - Unlocking the Benefits of Responsible Business

This month we joined forces with fellow North East impact organisations, Positive About Inclusion and Venture Zero , for a free webinar exploring how wellbeing, inclusion and sustainability come together to create businesses with measurable, lasting impact. As ESG continues to rise up the agenda and stakeholders increasingly expect clear evidence of positive impact on people and communities, understanding how to embed these values in a meaningful way has never been more impo

Jan 81 min read

Genee Shines as a Regional Leader in Fairness, Opportunity and Good Work

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

Oct 29, 20252 min read