Sustainability for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Sustainability? Do you keep wondering what it is and what it means for you and your business? Or whether you understand sustainability enough to start taking action in your business? This workshop is for you!

This two-hour interactive workshop is designed to help you understand what sustainability is and what it means in the workplace. It will help you to understand the benefits of incorporating sustainability as part of your business and outline practical steps that you can take to think about the potential in your business. It will include advice about starting sustainability related initiatives in your workplace and signpost to networks where you can continue to get help and support. 

Sustainability is not just a trend—it's a strategic opportunity that can drive long-term growth, resilience, and competitive advantage in your business. Come along and find out more. 

This workshop will explore topics like:

1. What is sustainability in workplace? 
2. What are the benefits of incorporating sustainability into my business? 
3. How can I develop suitable pathways towards sustainability as an SME? 
4. Why and how should I talk about what we are doing for sustainability? 
5. Where can I find more help to support workplace sustainability efforts? 

Whether you are new to sustainability or have started taking steps, this workshop will help you reflect on whether you are maximising your potential when it comes to sustainability. There are limited places for this event, so register your place to confirm your spot.

The event is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. Visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus for more information. 

Visit the Cheshire West and Chester Council website for information on the UKSPF Communities and Place, and People and Skills projects.