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At the Growth Company, we're committed to a future where addressing the climate crisis goes hand in hand with reducing inequalities, sparking innovation across sectors, and supporting the creation of green jobs.
As an award-winning social enterprise, we've championed sustainability across Greater Manchester and beyond for nearly two decades, recognising that protecting our planet aligns with sustainable economic growth. We know that tackling climate change requires collective effort, and we're well-positioned to drive positive change.
Our commitment is central to our mission, embedding sustainable principles into everything we do while reducing our own emissions and minimising our environmental impact.
Internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems
Pledged commitment to the United Nations Race to Zero
Accredited as a Carbon Literate 'Bronze' Organisation
In 2019, the Growth Company announced its intention to be Carbon Neutral by 2023. In February 2022, we updated our commitment to becoming Net Zero across scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2035. This new commitment reflects our heightened commitment to reduce our carbon emissions across the organisation and provides a clear pathway for action.
We recognise the need to prioritise effort on the impacts associated with the activities under our direct control (scope 1 and 2) swiftly and in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to an upper threshold of 1.5 degrees centigrade. We also appreciate the pressing need to mitigate the impacts associated with our value chain (scope 3).
We're proud to pledge our support for the UN's Race to Net Zero through Business Declares, a fast-growing network of businesses who acknowledge the Climate and Ecological Emergency. Our aim is to continue to reduce our emissions and impact on biodiversity year-on-year, off-setting the remaining carbon through a recognised carbon off-setting scheme, to the point of becoming Net Zero by 2035.
Concern for both people and the planet are not new to us. We're an award-winning provider of environmental services, having helped Greater Manchester small-medium enterprises save 2 million tonnes of carbon.
We achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management System accreditation in 2021 and were reaccredited in 2024. We are also an accredited Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEH) training centre, with our Journey to Net Zero programme an accredited ISEH Course.
We look forward to continuing to share our journey and ensuring our voice is part of the collective, resounding call for change. We are certainly not claiming to be perfect, neither are we judging others - instead we're part of a coalition of the willing, looking to collaborate and accelerate action while continuing to highlight the challenges and uncomfortable truths.
To meet this goal, we've launched a 5-year programme focused on reducing energy and fuel consumption, making sustainable purchasing decisions, and improving waste management. This initiative is designed to continually enhance the quality of our operations as we work towards a more sustainable future.
We actively empower our colleagues to embrace sustainability in both their work and personal lives, offering practical benefits and valuable resources to help them contribute to a more sustainable future.
At the Growth Company, we recognise that our supply chain is a critical part of our sustainability efforts, accounting for approximately 44% of our overall emissions.
At the Growth Company, we offer a range of services that support the nation's ambition to achieve net-zero by 2050, while improving lives and businesses in the communities we serve.
Greater Manchester offers a wide range of opportunities in the sustainability sector. Employ GM has created a Green Courses and Training Guide to support those looking to take the next step toward a greener career.
GC Employment integrates climate change awareness and sustainable daily actions into our services, helping people secure long-term employment while also supporting the planet.
GC Education and Skills are empowering individuals with the skills and education needed to develop, maintain, and innovate the technologies of the future. Through our dedicated Green Skills Academy, we are shaping the workforce of tomorrow.
If you are business owner or individual based in Greater Manchester and seeking to grow your skills, GM Skills Map offers flexible training opportunities within the sustainability sector to fit your budget, location, and needs.
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