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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?

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

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s been a year full of collaboration, growth, and community. Across the North East and North West, we’ve seen organisations taking bold steps to embed sustainability in their operations, and it’s been a privilege to support, celebrate, and learn alongside them. Sustainability can at times feel like a challenging space, particularly against a backdrop of economic pressures and changing priorities. However, this year has reminded us that meaningful c

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

This post was written for Issue 118 of Northern Insight Magazine . Turning data into impact for North East businesses. From clients and suppliers to investors, stakeholders want to know: what is your organisation’s carbon impact? Organisations are increasingly being asked for carbon data by suppliers, customers, and investors. For example, larger organisations such as NHS trusts are requesting that their suppliers provide carbon footprint data and details of Net Zero commitme

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

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

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

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...

Genee Consulting Ltd, a B Corp certified Environmental Consultancy, is proud to announce its expansion into the North West of England....

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...

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

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

Local environmental consultancy Genee Consulting Ltd has been shortlisted for national awards after impressing judges with their approach...

This post was written for Issue 109 of Northern Insight Magazine The welcoming in of a new year is a great time for businesses to reflect...

Over the past couple of years, a large number of our clients here at Genee have come from the voluntary, community and social enterprise...