Business Sustainability Hub

Need advice on making the right ethical choices? Our Sustainability Hub is a great place to start.

For over 30 years, our Ethical Policy has included a commitment to protecting the environment and we want to encourage you and your business to join us in caring for our planet. The Sustainability Hub is your gateway to the products and services, advice and guidance that’s available from the original ethical bank to help you on your sustainability journey.

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How renewable energy can benefit your business

Earth Day is on 22 April and the theme is ‘our power, our planet’, inviting everyone to unite behind renewable energy. This makes it the perfect time to learn how energy impacts your business and how it affects your daily life.

Energy saving strategies for your business

Research shows small or medium size enterprises (SMEs) could make energy savings of up to 30% by making changes to their business.

Try implementing these actionable steps to reduce energy consumption and lower operational costs.

Carbon accounting explained

Understanding and managing your business’ carbon footprint is essential for reducing environmental impact and complying with regulations. Our guide explains the basics of carbon accounting with practical tips.

What your business needs to know about the UK’s latest energy pledges

The UK government’s new energy pledge marks a major step towards a greener, more sustainable future, with significant implications for businesses.

Energy saving tips for SMEs

There can be a lot of barriers when it comes to investing in energy efficiency when you run a small or medium sized enterprise (SME). This can often be from not having the time, money, or resources to spend on upskilling staff or investing in new technologies to help.

Going green in 2025: Seven tips for your business

Looking to go greener in 2025? Making sustainability a New Year’s resolution is a great way to start the year. It can help you to save costs and take responsibility for your impact on the planet.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Our commitment to the co-operative values and principles on which we were built remains as strong as ever, with ESG principles embedded within our business every day. Read our latest Sustainability Report (PDF) to hear more about how we put this into practice.