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This is where we post our best thoughts, tips and stories. 

Speak the language of investors.

‘If you want to speak the language of investors, show them the link in your business between ‘doing good and doing well’. This was one of the thought-provoking quotes from the UN Global Compact Leaders’...
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Mentoring

With all that is happening right now….

There has never been a better time to consider mentoring someone. During this CoVid-19 crisis, we have all faced unprecedented change, disruption and uncertainty in our lives. Most of the world is gradually emerging from...
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GBEA Awards – Global Bright Futures

Finalist in The Nat West Great British Entrepreneur Awards GBEA 2019. Susan Macdonald and Global Bright Futures have been shortlisted for the 2019 Nat West Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA Awards) in the ‘Entrepreneur for...
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Our Sustainability Glossary of Terms Guide

As a Sustainability Consultancy, here at Global Bright Futures we are often asked questions such as: How do I become a sustainable business? What is a sustainability strategy? How does my business become more sustainable?...
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International Women’s Day #balanceforbetter

It has been such an interesting week in the run up to International Women’s Day this year with several events that really resonate with us here at Global Bright Futures The ‘day’ extended into a...
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The Global Bright Futures Festive Quiz 2018

Once again this year, we have created another festive quiz as a great way to create a discussion of the things that concern all of us who care about our planet and the people on...
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Food Waste as a Catalyst for Innovation

Food Waste as a Catalyst for Innovation  What waste does your own business generate?  Can you collaborate with other industries?  Are there opportunities to sell your food waste to others?  Is...
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Why is Sustainability like Football?

Sustainability – it’s considered to be complex and there are various ways of working towards sustainability. We think of sustainability like playing a football game. Your players need to know what direction to run in,...
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Bee Cushion

Rooftops, Bees and Refugees

When setting your overall strategy and operations as a more sustainable business, thinking innovatively about all you can do and may have an impact on can lead to some very rewarding ideas, business benefits and...
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The impact of Modern Slavery Act for all businesses

Susan Macdonald shares some insights here on the impact of the UK Modern Slavery Act for all Businesses, and the role Global Bright Futures can play to help businesses address these impacts. Don’t miss our...
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Implications of Modern Slavery Act for businesses & the importance of risk management

– Hear from Deeti Vyas, Chief of Business Longevity at Global Bright Futures on her views on what inspires her to help embed sustainability in business, how to overcome stumbling blocks and  how the Modern...
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Anna Karlsson Ellison

Implications of Modern Slavery Act for businesses & the importance of data

– Hear from Anna Karlsson Ellison at Global Bright Futures on how businesses can respond to the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act in the UK, how to overcome the biggest sustainability challenges and what...
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Can the fashion industry have its cake and eat it with a cherry on top?

The London School of Economics is holding a festival, Beveridge 2.0, in honour of the Beveridge Report, which was published in 1942. The report focused on social equality and poverty issues in Britain at that...
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angel

9 out of 10 elves don’t know these answers. Do you?

Click here to read our festive quiz. It aims to get you thinking of data in a new way, creating some visuals around some big numbers. Answers can be found here.
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Why sustainability is like football – Newsletter December 2017

Read our first newsletter, focusing on sustainability in sports. “Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” Nelson Mandela, 2000 Click here to read about: Why sustainability is like...
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sustainabililty in business

What is sustainability in business?

At Global Bright Futures we believe that sustainability should be embedded into business. We make sustainability ‘simple, accessible and right for business’. But what do we mean by that? What is sustainability? The word sustainability...
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Waste as a catalyst for innovation

Waste, particularly as a by-product of an industrial manufacturing process has often been the catalyst of discovery and inspiration. A new product or discovery has been revealed, and sometimes made the inventors very wealthy in...
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Orange fiber dress

Unlocking new business potential and The Circular Economy

Smart Creation Forum, Premiere Vision and Texworld Paris AW 18/19 Sustainability in fashion and textiles was a growing focus this season, and at Premiere Vision (PV) Paris there was a quarter dedicated to the ‘Smart...
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How did the three little pigs create bright futures for their businesses?

Once upon a time there were three little pigs. The time came for them to leave home and seek their fortunes. Before they left, their mother told them: “Whatever you do, do it the best...
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Why should sustainability teams and CFOs work together?

Our aim at Global Bright Futures is to have sustainability teams and CFOs work side by side in developing and implementing sustainability strategies and business practices. The language used by sustainability teams can often feel...
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Your daily coffee – sustainable and stylish

Building Sustainable Lives guide (1) A love of coffee is part of Italian culture and part of the daily ritual for Italians. Visit any coffee bar throughout the day from early morning on the way...
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