ESG is no longer just a reporting requirement - it's an opportunity to build a stronger, more purpose led business. Register to learn how!

Event details:

When was the last time a customer, supplier or funder asked about your organisation's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials?

If they haven't yet, it's likely only a matter of time!

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks are no longer something that's only relevant to large corporations or publicly listed companies. It is rapidly becoming part of how organisations of all sizes are assessed by customers, prospective clients, funders, your supply chain and even your own employees.

As expectations around ESG continue to rise, organisations can no longer treat it as a tick-box exercise. Producing an ESG policy without a clear strategy or genuine commitment to embedding it into the organisation won't create the meaningful change stakeholders expect to see.

Organisations that will thrive in this new landscape won't necessarily be those with the biggest ESG policies or the most impressive sustainability reports. They'll be the ones that weave ESG into the way they lead, make decisions and operate every day.

At this RL Business Club event, our expert speakers will show you how to move beyond the ESG tick-box and start embedding practical strategies that strengthen your organisation and create a genuine competitive advantage!

You'll learn how to:

Get ahead of the growing expectations around ESG

Understand why ESG is becoming a commercial necessity - not just a tick box compliance exercise

Win trust with customers, funders, suppliers and stakeholders who are expecting ESG integration in your organisation

Turn ESG from a compliance burden into a genuine competitive advantage

Build an ESG strategy that's practical, achievable and aligned with your organisational goals

Embed ESG into the way your organisation leads, operates and grows

If you're ready to build a stronger, more future ready organisation...

Register for FREE today via this Eventbrite page.

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Event speakers:

1. James Staniforth - Sustainability Consultant, Sustainable Business Services:

James Staniforth is the Founder and Director of Sustainable Business Services (SBS), a North East sustainability consultancy helping SMEs across the UK measure, reduce, and report their carbon footprint. Since founding SBS in 2020, James has built a practical, commercially focused business supporting organisations across net zero planning, compliance and reporting, sustainable procurement, people skills and training, nature positive programmes, digital sustainability tools, and a growing community of like-minded businesses.

James's Talk:

In his talk, James will explore how businesses can move beyond seeing sustainability as a tick-box exercise and instead use it as a driver for commercial success. As environmental expectations continue to grow, organisations that fail to adapt risk becoming less competitive with customers, supply chains and investors.

James will explain why carbon reporting and Net Zero planning are becoming increasingly important, challenge common misconceptions SME's have around sustainability, and share practical, achievable actions that businesses of any size can take to begin their sustainability journey.

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2. Emily Pearson - Wellbeing Advisor, Wellbeing Lead Academy:

Emily Pearson is the Founder and CEO of the Wellbeing Lead Academy and a recognised thought leader in strategic workplace wellbeing and human sustainability. With over 25 years' experience, Emily helps organisations embed wellbeing into business strategy, governance and leadership, enabling them to create healthier workplaces, stronger cultures and more sustainable business performance. Emily is also the creator of the Human Sustainability Framework™ and author of the forthcoming book Human Sustainability.

Emily's Talk:

In her talk, Emily will explore why the 'Social' pillar of ESG is becoming a business imperative rather than a nice-to-have. As organisations face growing expectations from employees, customers and stakeholders, creating a culture where people can thrive is becoming a key driver of long-term success.

Emily will introduce the concept of Human Sustainability, demonstrating how organisations can embed wellbeing into governance, leadership and decision-making to improve engagement, performance and resilience. Attendees will leave with practical ideas to create lasting value for both their people and their business.

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3. Daniel Adamson - Business Advisor, Robson Laidler

Daniel Adamson is a Business Advisor at Robson Laidler, working with ambitious business owners to build stronger, more resilient organisations. Passionate about helping businesses move beyond compliance, Daniel supports clients to embed clear strategy, robust governance and effective decision-making into their day-to-day operations. His practical, commercially focused approach helps

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