Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Green Tariffs - all you need to know
Our Sustainability Team shares everything you need to know about Green Tariffs and whether it's a good option for you.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Zero Waste Week - Join our clothes swaps and say no to fast fashion
To celebrate Zero Waste Week, we're making it easy for colleagues to refresh their wardrobes. Join us at a clothes swap to add some new pieces to your collection in a more sustainable way and find out more about the hidden costs of fast fashion.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
In conversation with... Grace Watson and Richard Walker - Cycling to Work
Hear from colleagues Grace Watson and Richard Walker about why they choose to cycle to work and their tips for beginners.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The hidden costs of fast fashion: Why we must act now
Fast fashion has revolutionised the way we shop, with cheap low-quality clothing easily available on the high street, it’s become hassle-free, convenient and affordable. However, this comes at a significant cost to the environment and to us as consumers as it poses an ethical dilemma.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Team Shoutout – GC Education and Skills AEB Team
Across GC, our colleagues are making big differences within their business units. Colleagues from GC Education and Skill’s AEB English and Maths team have incorporated climate education into learners’ English speaking assessments.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Cycle to Work Day - Grace shares her morning commute
To celebrate #CycleToWorkDay, Grace Watson Head of Restart Greater Manchester shares what her morning commute into our Lee House office in Manchester looks like.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Plastic Free July - colleague pledges
Around 30 of the 300+ colleagues who have completed Carbon Literacy Training have made pledges around plastic waste, including plastic waste, plastic packaging (e.g. on-the-go food and drink containers), recycling plastic and buying plastic-free or lower-content plastic products.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Plastic Free July - Tips on how to eliminate plastic waste
In the UK we throw away around 290,000 tonnes of plastic bags and wrapping every year. This makes up nearly a quarter of consumer packaging, yet only 6% is recycled.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Have you completed Carbon Literacy Training yet?
We launched Carbon Literacy Training following feedback that many colleagues do not feel confident having conversations about climate change in a work setting. Read this blog if you've been thinking about taking part in Carbon Literacy Training but feel like you need some more information.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Net Zero Week 2024 – One Organisation, 1620 Colleagues
Clare Fallon, Group Sustainability Manager, talks about how her role is helping GC meet it's net zero by 2035 goal.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Net Zero Week 2024 - how GC Employment is leading the way
Grace Watson, Head of Restart GM and lead for GC Employment’s sustainability focus, highlights some of the incredible initiatives that are happening within GC Employment.