SUSTAINABILITY
IN PRACTICE
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Sustainability is becoming an ever more pressing business need – driven by supply chain pressure, funding requirements and ever-changing environmental legislation.
Many businesses are recognising that implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) isn’t just good for the environment; it’s a strategic move that drives efficiency, cost savings, and long-term resilience.
Genee delivers a nationally recognised environmental accreditation programme called Investors in the Environment across the North of England, designed to help businesses combine operational efficiency with environmental stewardship.
Think of sustainability as a way to future proof your business. As environmental regulations tighten and consumer demand for grows, those who have already adopted sustainable practices will be ahead of the curve. They won’t be scrambling to catch up - they’ll be leading the way.
"Enough, for all, forever"
- Newcastle University
Sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Click on the buttons below to read more about Genee's internal environmental management, read our FAQs in the Knowledge Hub, and download our sustainability guides at Resources:
OUR CORE VALUES
Before undertaking any activity, partnerships or projects at Genee, we look to make sure they align with our core values as an organisation.
Protecting our natural environment - we engage with a range of organisations to help them discover how they can minimise their environmental impact. We also apply this to our own organisational impact, managing resources as high up the waste hierarchy as possible.
Community at the centre - we aim to deliver our services in a way which creates maximum benefit for the North East and North West and the communities within each region. We create opportunities for organisations of all sizes to work with us towards sustainability, and take on projects through which knowledge can trickle down from the organisations to the communities they work within.
Supporting a Just Transition - at Genee we're passionate about making sure sustainability not only works for the environment, but for our communities and the economy too. We take this into consideration when partnering with projects, to ensure that a move towards a green economy supports our local communities and the re-skilling of workers so no one is left behind.
Being a fair employer - we pride ourselves on paying genee employees a fair and decent wage, whilst supporting their personal development. At Genee, we value equality, inclusivity and diversity, and ensure that all employees have a voice in the running of the business.