AHMM – Sharing expertise to drive sector-wide change

As founder signatories and steering group members of Architects Declare, AHMM is leading the way in the built environment industry. The firm has joined the growing number of organisations committed to Science Based Targets and has been actively supporting businesses across their sector to design and build sustainably. In 2022, the team released an open-source Delivering Net Zero in Use guide and is now preparing to launch their Net Zero in Use toolkit, so watch this space!

Inspired? Save the date! We’re planning to host an Intention to Action Clinic with Workman LLP and Stride Treglown on 22 November to help property owners decarbonise their commercial buildings. Email me at bex@bristolclimatenature.org to find out more.

Small Goods and Baristas Coffee – Join the Refill movement

In June this year, City to Sea launched The Refill Return Cup scheme to eliminate single-use coffee cups. The innovative project, which was launched in collaboration with Ecosurety, enables customers to “borrow” a reusable takeaway cup from one coffee shop and then return it to another. In Redcliffe and Temple, Small Goods and Baristas coffee have joined the scheme, which has so far prevented 2,500 cups from ending up in landfill.

Inspired? To get involved with The Refill Return Cup scheme as a customer, download the Refill app or if your business is keen to participate, get in touch with George Clark at City to Sea.

Left Handed Giant – Independent business gets cracking in no time

One of Bristol’s much-loved breweries set an ambitious 2024 carbon-neutral target last year, and since then the whole team has been working together to deliver a raft of changes. You will see evidence everywhere you look, from a new array of solar panels on the roof of the St. Philip’s tap room, LED, and Passive Infrared Lighting across both sites, to biodegradable beer can labels, and there’s more happening behind the scenes. Check out their website to find out more.

Inspired? One of the best ways to get started on your climate journey is by getting to grips with your business’ carbon footprint. Come along to our Climate Action Breakfast on 10 October with Mott MacDonald to find out how you can collect and manage your workplace emissions.