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On 4 February, we’ll be joining 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 bee

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

This post was written for Issue 119 of Northern Insight Magazine , in collaboration with SPELK Studio . In the rush towards Christmas, it’s easy to forget that the world doesn’t need more things. It needs better ones. Things that earn their place in our lives because they serve us well, age beautifully, and hold our stories and experiences. Here in the North East, we have a proud tradition of making. From shipyards and steelworks to the studios and workshops of today, our re

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

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 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

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...