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Driving Staff Engagement Through Action: Stickerbook as an Investors in the Environment Member Benefit
One of the most powerful drivers of environmental change in organisations isn’t strategy alone – it’s people. That’s why Investors in the Environment (iiE) is continually evolving its member benefits to help organisations engage staff in meaningful, practical sustainability action. One of the most exciting of these benefits is Stickerbook – a simple but highly effective digital engagement tool that is already proving its value across the iiE membership. What is Stickerbook?
7 days ago3 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


Celebrating Sustainability: Highlights from the Investors in the Environment Annual Awards 2025
We’re still buzzing in the Genee office after a fantastic day at the Investors in the Environment (iiE) Annual Awards in Peterborough last week. The event was a brilliant celebration of the organisations and individuals who are prioritising the sustainability agenda (often in challenging circumstances) and it reminded us just how important community, collaboration and shared ambition are in driving environmental change. As the Northern Hub for iiE, we’re incredibly proud of
Nov 25, 20253 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


Why Biodiversity Should Be on Every Business’s Radar
This post was written for Issue 117 of Northern Insight Magazine . Environmental impact is becoming increasingly important for organisations looking to improve the efficiency of their business and reduce waste and costs. However, one aspect of environmental impact still remains relatively unclear to businesses, which is biodiversity. However, biodiversity is rapidly becoming a business imperative. From legislative shifts like Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to the growing power o
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Why Water Wisdom Matters More Than Ever
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...
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Backing SMEs is a Welcome Move – But Where is the Green Vision?
We welcome the UK Government’s new plan for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses - SMEs are the backbone of our economy, contributing over...
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Why Connected Teams are More Sustainable
This post was written for Issue 114 of Northern Insight Magazine . Genee Consulting Ltd , North East based sustainability specialists who...
Jul 8, 20253 min read


Meeting the Moment: What the Willow Review Means for Business – and How iiE Can Help
The Willow Review is an independent, government-backed review, commissioned to understand the sustainability landscape for UK SMEs and...
Jun 10, 20253 min read


Sustainability and the Shifting Priorities of the Workforce in 2025
This post was written for Issue 113 of Northern Insight Magazine . Genee Consulting Ltd , North East based sustainability specialists who...
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Genee Consulting Ltd Expands into the North West
Genee Consulting Ltd, a B Corp certified Environmental Consultancy, is proud to announce its expansion into the North West of England....
May 20, 20252 min read


Embedding Social Equity into Sustainability
This post was written for Issue 112 of Northern Insight Magazine . Genee Consulting Ltd , North East based sustainability specialists who...
May 9, 20253 min read


Introduction to Environmental Social Value
In February we spoke with Durham Startups as part of our partnership with Business Durham on the Enteprising Durham initiative. This...
Apr 15, 20251 min read


Are You Waste Aware? The North East Partnership Approach to Waste Awareness
This post was written for Issue 110 of Northern Insight Magazine Starting from the 31st March 2025, organisations across England with 10...
Mar 3, 20253 min read


The Vital Role of the North East's Voluntary Sector
Over the past couple of years, a large number of our clients here at Genee have come from the voluntary, community and social enterprise...
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Meadow Well Connected Hit the Silver Environmental Accreditation Standard
Meadow Well Connected have achieved Silver Level environmental accreditation within the first year of their membership with Investors in...
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Why is sustainability important for the VCSE sector?
During 2021 we got involved with the VONNE Climate Action Alliance (VCAA) an initiative aimed at helping the North East Voluntary sector...
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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