It was more work than I’d expected. I soon realised I needed help to fully understand the requirements and embed the standards so they would work for my business. I approached British Assessment Bureau for help. They recommended Risk Evolves. Twelve weeks later, we passed our remote audit and achieved certification.
In a nutshell, sustainability is about meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Why is being a sustainable organisation important?
If you ask anyone about sustainability most will have an awareness of global issues such as climate change, poverty and hunger, clean water and sanitation. It is also equally important to consider your business’s impact on your local community, and your ability to affect change that will benefit not only your organisation’s growth, but also the lives of others both now and in the future.
The social aspects of sustainability could be perceived as being just for the big companies, the reality is that every company that wants to have a future is going to have to consider how they operate socially and responsibly.
Governance is just how we make it all work. It’s about putting a programme around your environmental, social and governance measures and making sure that this is not just a one-time tick box, but that it is absolutely engrained in your company.
Apart from the fact that it is the right thing to do for the sustainability of our plant and generations to come, you might be missing out on positive opportunities for your business.
Here’s some consideration to get you started:
- This is borne out by a recent Nielsen Global Corporate Sustainability Report that showed that 66% of consumers said they would pay more for a product if it came from a sustainable brand, with this rising to 73% for millennials (born 1980-1994)
- Your supply chains – there is a demand for ESG credentials of tier one suppliers, this is being passed down the supply chain. Are you ready for the opportunity? What are the risks if you don’t?
- 1 in 5 companies will look to pay for sustainable support (British Business Bank)
Taking the next step on your sustainability journey with Risk Evolves…
We understand that no company will be starting with a blank piece of paper – our role is to extract what you are already doing and applying it to the framework. Supporting you on your sustainability journey with planning, implementation, evaluation and taking positive steps to not only benefit the plant and people, but also have a positive impact on your profits.
If you already have certifications such as ISO9001, then you will already have made a great start on your sustainability journey. And if you’re worried that you don’t have time to work out what your carbon foot print is, wouldn’t know what to do to offset or to reduce your impact or are simply confused by all the jargon, then don’t worry. We can help on each step of the journey.
The benefits of working with Risk Evolves
Our credentials mean a lot to us.
We wouldn’t ask our customers to do anything we wouldn’t do ourselves
- We are working towards becoming a certified B Corp company, creating a positive impact for our business and all our stakeholders
- As certified living wage employer we are committed to paying a fair wage for all
- We are ISO9001, ISO27001, ISO27701 and Cyber Essentials accredited
- Fellows of the International Institute of Risk & Safety Managers
At Risk Evolves we have the expertise to support your Environmental, Social and Governance journey with the following…
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Contact Us01926 800710What our clients say about us
Managing risk and compliance for our clients is its own reward. Our clients have said the following about working with our team. Due to the nature of our work, we are limited in what we can share of our clients.
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- Sam Wood
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- Jay's Logistics (South West) Ltd
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Our ISO9001 certification has enabled us to deliver logistics services to Hinckley Point and to its suppliers as well as operating at a more efficient and safe level. The power station isn’t due for completion until 2025 so this contract has provided stability at a time of great for the logistics industry.
Anonymous
Friendly and informative.
Anonymous
We are in a safer place now than we were 12 months ago. Starting with two factor authentication. The culture of the organisation is in a better place and we were in a better place for lockdown too.
Anonymous
GDPR compliance will increase our value to clients.
Anonymous
ISO9001 was an achievement, an even bigger deal was to raise the health and safety culture of the organisation.
Anonymous
Very quietly thrilled to bits to get our accreditation under the new standard without any issues. Helps the business with proposals to blue chip clients.
Anonymous
Cyber security is scary! Helen gave me the confidence to know we could… minimise these types of risks. She has given me peace of mind.
Anonymous
Helen represents the small business community effectively and with vigour as the Cyber Crime Ambassador for FSB Coventry and Warwickshire, working alongside local and national government to ensure small businesses have a voice.
Anonymous
The internal audit and IASME application has been a positive experience for The Changing Education Group… made possible by the high quality support and guidance offered by the Risk Evolves team.
Anonymous
Customer feedback gained as part of our ISO9001 certification has led to the development of popular new services including GDPR Critical Friend.
Anonymous
Our clients appreciate that we practice what we preach and can share real-life experience of running an ISO certified business. We’re certified to ISO9001 and were the first UK client of NQA to certify to both ISO27001 and ISO27701.
- SIS Systems (UK) Ltd
- Adam Middleton
- Managing Director
We do recommend Risk Evolves. Not only do they offer great service and value for money they have also imparted valuable knowledge, understanding and belief across the organisation. The net result is more business.
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- Sam Wood
- Director
It made a massive difference to have ISO explained in layman’s terms. It’s very easy to ask questions and you aren’t left understanding less! You just call or email and it’s in a way that’s simple to understand.
