ESG and ISO Principles

In this episode we discuss the new ESG Principles released from ISO (IWA48), how can they help you implement and embed environmental, social and governance issues within your organisation. We can help you embed standards to delivery on ESG metrics and ESG Key Performance Indicators for any organisation. Contact us on socials to find out more ways we can help you to embed sustainability into your organisation.

In this episode we describe the chapters and core requirements of this new standard for Carbon Neutrality. Listen to the structure and links to other ISO standards. We provide online training for this standard as well. We discuss key terms, principles and outputs.

We describe the new clauses and requirements of ISO20121:2024, and explain what is in the Annexes and the notes of the clauses.

In this episode we chat with Celia Gaze owner and founder of Lancashires - The Wellbeing Farm a certified B Corp venue and an all round fantastic venue for corporate functions, weddings or just chatting to the Llamas! Celia is passionate about sustainability and has been on a journey for over a decade to embed great practices including upcycling, community engagement, environmental management and more at the venue. Celia discusses her journey to date and how achieving the B Corp status helped her to define the carbon footprint for the venue and explore additional options for future renewable technologies on site. The Wellbeing Farm is also the venue for the upcoming Net Carbon Zero conference on 28th June hosted by Lancashire Business View and sponsored jointly with Crowberry Consulting, ARMC and Trident Utilities. We can highly recommend a visit to the venue, which has great views, accessible rooms to hire, fab food and great animals including sheep, llamas and a donkey to interact with!

Hi folks, in this episode we meet and interview Coral Horn, owner and founder of Pink Link Ladies and organisor for the Enterprise Vision Awards. Crowberry Consulting is delighted to be the sponsor for the 2023 Sustainable Business Awards for the EVAs. Coral talks us through her passion and journey to promote women in business and the deadline for the EVAS 2023! Note the deadline to apply for this year is May 26th! Please get those nominations in asap!

Listen to Crowberry Consulting's MD, Becky Toal, give an introduction to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These 17 goals provide a shared blueprint for the peace and prosperity for people, the planet, present and into the future. At their core, the goals are an urgent call to action by all countries, whether they are developed or developing to establish a global partnership. UN SGDs Website - https://sdgs.un.org/goals Crowberry Consulting Links Website - www.crowberryconsulting.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/CrowberryEnergy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crowberryconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CrowberryConsultingandEnergy/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowberry-energy/

Listen to Crowberry Consulting's MD, Becky Toal, give an introduction to the standard of carbon neutrality, PAS2060.  PAS2060 is the internationally recognised specification for carbon neutrality. The standard sets out the requirements for quantification, reduction and offsetting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for organisations, products and events. More information from BSI, on PAS2060 - https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/pas-2060-carbon-neutrality/ Crowberry Consulting Links Website - www.crowberryconsulting.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/CrowberryEnergy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crowberryconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CrowberryConsultingandEnergy/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowberry-energy/

As part of celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month, this podcast features four well-known LGBTQIA+ people in the field of sustainability and the campaigns and careers they have had. They also feature the Stonewall guidance UN Sustainable Development Goals and LGBT inclusion. Rachel Carson - 01:03 Aletta Brady - 03:09 Pattie Gonia - 05:48 Brigette Baptiste - 07:45 Rachel Carson Wiki Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Carson Aletta Brady Website -  https://www.alettabrady.com/ Our Climate Voices Website - https://www.ourclimatevoices.org/ Pattie Gonia Website - https://www.self.com/story/pattie-gonia-backpacking-drag-queen Brigette Baptiste Wiki Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigitte_Baptiste Nothing More Queer Than Nature TedTalk - https://www.ted.com/talks/brigitte_baptiste_nada_mas_queer_que_la_naturaleza?language=en Stonewall Website - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ Crowberry Consulting Links Website - www.crowberryconsulting.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/CrowberryEnergy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crowberryconsulting/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CrowberryConsultingandEnergy/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowberry-energy/

In this episode we explore the range of options available to people working in the sustainability sector, and how being a member of Professional Institutes adds value and supports career development. As sustainability is a very broad subject and is a growing area we consider which professional bodies you could join and how they can support you. With our special guest Emma Wilcox CEO of Society for the Environment we explore the role of the Society and why achieving the status of Chartered Environmentalist can add lots of value to your career journey. What are the steps you need to take to become a member of a Professional Institute that reflects your sustainability career and role from water, ecology, waste, environmental impact assessment, environmental auditing, environmental manager, carbon manager, climate change manager and more this episode will be of interest to you. What are the costs involved and the benefits of membership? How does the Society work with the different stakeholder groups? Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:29 - Emma Wilcox - Chief Executive of Society for the Environment 02:33 - Benefits of Professional/Institute Level Membership 07:20 - Competencies and Codes of Conduct 09:45 - Cost of Professional Membership 11:08 - Pathway to Achieving Chartered Status 12:52 - Employer Champion Scheme 14:03 - International Registration 15:51 - Commitment to Accessibility and Diversity/inclusion 17:53 - Summary and Outro 19:13 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal - CEnv MIEMA, Managing Director, Crowberry Consulting Limited.  Guest: Emma Wilcox, Chief Executive of the Society for the Environment. Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting Limited, Training - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/ Crowberry Consulting Limited, Standards Shop - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop Society for the Environment - https://socenv.org.uk Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment - https://www.iema.net Diversity in Sustainability Campaign https://www.diversesustainability.net // Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_CCEP09_Professional_Memberships Production Process // Green (Live - Client Device to Production) Contact // [email protected]

An introduction to what we mean by “certified” as opposed to “uncertified” management systems and standards We have previously discussed the value of ISO standards including ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 20121 on environmental, energy and event management respectively, all of which can be externally certified. Why having a certified management system creates a lot of added value and credibility with your stakeholders and shareholders. We explore the difference between certification and accreditation. How does a certification body like SGS actually work to determine the processes required to certify your management system. The role of UKAS in the world of certification. What is the cost of certification services, and what are the typical timescales involved. What are the pros and cons of working with a certification body and how do I approach one? What are Integrated Management Systems and can these be certified? Softer benefits of certification including supporting culture change, accessing tenders and contracts and building your brand for sustainability management. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Curtis Thornton - Sales Executive from SGS. 00:44 - SGS, The World's Largest Certification Body 02:32 - What do we mean by Certification of Management Systems? 03:36 - What are the Positive Benefits of Certification? 05:22 - What are the Typical Costs and Timescales? 12:39 - What is the Role of UKAS as the Accreditation Body? 17:04 - Compliance and Legal Compliance 18:34 - Culture and Behaviour Change Within Organisations 20:08 - Can you integrate more than one system for Certification? 23:07 - Summary and Outro 23:36 - Credits Hosted by Becky Toal - CEnv MIEMA, Managing Director, Crowberry Consulting Limited.  Guest: Curtis Thornton, Knowledge, Sales Executive, SGS United Kingdom Limited. Links mentioned in this episode: Crowberry Consulting Limited, Training - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/training/ Crowberry Consulting Limited, Standards Shop - https://www.crowberryconsulting.com/standards-shop UKCAS - https://www.ukas.com SGS - https://www.sgs.com/ Contact Curtis - [email protected] // Edited and Produced by The Broadcast Studios // Production // The Broadcast Studios for Crowberry Consulting Limited Episode Code // TBS_CCEP08_Certification_Services Production Process // Green (Live - Client Device to Production) Contact // [email protected]