If you find yourself asking 'what is the green claims code'? you need to join our workshop this month to find out more. 

The workshop is free for all members and is on the 27th March at 11am on a Zoom call so businesses anywhere in the UK can join in.

#greenwashing #wearebluepatch #netzerojourney

This one might be controversial 🔥

We highly recommend carbon auditing but it is not essential to carbon reduction.

Why?

Action is more important than data in the early stages.

Save this if carbon reduction feels overwhelming. 

#carbonauditing #smallbusiness #wearebluepatch

The UK's first geothermal electricity plant has been turned on and our patrons @thriverenewables.bsky.social could not be prouder - as the first commercial investor in this project which took two decades to reach this point. 

#renewableenergy #geothermal #cleanenergy #wearebluepatch

"Carbon reduction is just not practical for our business"

Here are some examples of practical changes that SME businesses in our community made last year to reduce their carbon emissions. 

All of them are practical. 

#carbonreduction #wearebluepatch #ethicalbusiness

Our carbon reduction training is designed to be simple, quick, and low cost - for busy SMEs who are time poor and can’t afford a consultant (yet) but want to be part of the movement for change in the UK.

Comment TRAINING if that surprised you. 

#netzero #carbonreduction #sme #wearebluepatch

If you are an SME selling to corporates, carbon WILL come up in the conversation with buyers. 

That’s why doing the Blue Patch carbon reduction course puts you ahead of the pack. It’s free for all our members. Join today.

#supplychain #corporate #carbonreduction #wearebluepatch

No plastic. No aluminium. Home compostable organic coffee pods from Source Climate Change coffee taste great and are guilt free. 

#organiccoffee #homecompostable #wearebluepatch

What actually matters when you start carbon reduction as an SME is not big numbers, consultancy or fancy reports 📉

It is getting to grips with the basics - energy, transport, purchasing, waste. 

This is where to start. Not reporting. 

#carbonreduction #carbonreporting #wearebluepatch

@preventoplastic.bsky.social is a product supplied by Bantam Materials UK. They recycle waste plastics which can then be reused for plastic packaging like the ones shown. The future is circular.

#circulareconomy #oceans #plasticwaste #wearebluepatch

We provide carbon reduction training to our community and here's what we find they all get wrong (at first):

They come to us confused about what they need to do and they think that it's going to be difficult - that's why we have built our own short training. 

#sme #carbonreduction #wearebluepatch

Brighten up your home ready for spring 🌷

Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics designed by Vanessa, inspired by nature and printed using ethical, low impact methods to protect biodiversity. 

#ethicalbrand #fabrics #textiles #wearebluepatch

Three carbon mistakes we see SMEs make:

Using a corporate framework - SME operations are different

Over ambitious targets - trying to do too much can end in failure

Hiring consultants too early - an expense that most SMEs cannot afford

#wearebluepatch #carbonaccounting #carbonreduction

Hello everyone! Our monthly newsletter is out and it is full of tips for social media content. We're also looking forward to the Meet The Expert on February 27th, details are in the hub. 

#interiors #social #wearebluepatch

A Howard-inspired sofa

Slow sofas are hand crafted in the Yorkshire Dales with breathable, chemical-free natural materials. They use non-toxic materials to reduce VOCs & natural organic wool and cotton. No synthetics. 

#wearebluepatch #handcrafted #classicsofas

There are lots of low cost actions you can take today to make your business more carbon efficient. 

💡 Change to LED & switch off

⚡️ Move energy supplier to one that uses renewable energy

🛋️ Choose second hand furniture and equipment for your office

It's simple.

#wearebluepatch #lowcarbon #lowcost

Water levels are high 🌧️

Our patrons Watertight International and Flood Mary took the Floodmobile to Wigton last week to talk to residents about how to protect their homes and businesses in view of increased flood risk in the area. 

#flooding #climatechange #wearebluepatch

Quick note for our Blue Patch community - this February we’re running a panel session with two leading interior designers Gail Race Interiors & Jennifer Titmas Interiors - one not to miss if you sell products & services to the interiors sector.

#interiors #renovationprojects #wearebluepatch

Did you see the callout by the British Association of Removers asking for input into the removals sector and its decarbonisation challenges? To find out more and be involved in the project contact BAR HQ in Watford.

#decarbonisation #removals #wearebluepatch

You are not alone.

@thriverenewables.bsky.social posted recently about the perception gap. They gave the example that 78% of Brits would back a new solar energy farm in their community but only 27% think others in the community would too.

#climateaction #renewables #wearebluepatch

Bankers For Net Zero (B4NZ) have published the SME Sustainability Data Taskforce’s Public Consultation Review & Phase 2 Update which sets out the next steps for the UK SME Voluntary Emissions Standard (VES).

The update can be downloaded from the B4NZ website.

#carbonreduction #sme #wearebluepatch

Our first carbon reduction training is this Friday 23rd January at 11am. 

We’re re-introducing our carbon reduction course and there is an exciting opportunity to be part of a pilot project for 2026.

Sponsored by Naturesave Insurance

#carbonreduction #wearebluepatch #businesstraining

Don't miss Anna's social media club news this month with info about Instagram's new hashtag policy and ideas for 2026. If you are subscribed, it should already be in your inbox. If you are not subscribed, you can do so in the hub. 

#hashtags #socialmediatips #wearebluepatch

Blue Patch has been busy this year - running our Carbon Reduction course sponsored by Naturesave, exhibiting at Decorex, publishing the Positive Shopping magazine, and attending many events.

Read the journal on our website to find out our plans for 2026. 

#wearebluepatch #carbonreduction #2026

Jane, Mark and Margy were at the inaugural National Emergency Meeting at the Methodist central hall in Westminster. The speakers, a host of scientists and experts, spoke on war, flooding, food security, energy and health. 

#climateemergency #wearebluepatch #carbonreduction

Mandie Beuzeval is a sustainably-minded woodworker who makes exquisitely finished furniture in her workshop in London. She’s just completed our new carbon reduction course.

#carbonreduction #netzerojourney #wearebluepatch

This Friday IT security specialist Jack Buckle of Cyluki Security will be on our Zoom talking about cybersecurity, GDPR and the carbon footprint of bots. Join us at 11am. The info is in the members hub. 

#datasecurity #gdpr #cybersecurity #wearebluepatch

Join Jane this Thursday at 5pm for an update on what's new at Blue Patch. The zoom link is in the Member's Hub and in the latest newsletter. We look forward to seeing you there with a cuppa ☕️

#wearebluepatch #netzerojourney #decorex

Our social media club newsletter is packed with tips and advice from Anna. Find it in our member's hub on the website. Join today if you would like this free training. 

#instagram #seo #wearebluepatch

The Blue Patch Sustainability Awards 2025 opens for entries this Saturday 21st June. on the first day of London Climate Action Week. Our judging panel can't wait to see the entries and learn more about your business or project. 

#sustainabilityawards #wearebluepatch #positiveshopping

How do you solve the problem of tracking the entire provenance of your supply chain? That's what we will explore in the next Blue Patch Let's Do Net Zero workshop on 20 June with Alice Doyle, Chartered Environmentalist.

Sponsored by Naturesave.

#supplychain #wearebluepatch #netzerojourney