Climate Action - Business in the Community

Climate Action

Business in the Community’s (BITC) environment campaign encourages innovative and transformational change at the core of businesses. Our programmes focus on building a one-planet economy that delivers lasting prosperity through the Global Goals, also known as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our work on climate action is aiming to limit the increase in global average temperature within the century to 1.5C.

Learn more about Business in the Community’s environment campaign.

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Blogs

Is Greenhushing a Greater Threat than Greenwashing?

Gudrun Cartwright, Climate Action Director at Business in the Community (BITC), on why companies need to be confident on setting ambitious goals and not worry about the backlash.
Fact Sheets

What Climate Action Does the Public Want from Business?

Download your free copy of the results from a commissioned survey to understand the views of the public and businesses on the essential steps to combat climate change.
Toolkits

Climate Action Routemaps

Three routemaps designed to assist with building green skills, involving diverse stakeholders with climate action and embracing circular economy practices.
Case Studies

How Encirc became NI Responsible Company of the Year

A market leader in sustainable packaging, Encirc was named NI Responsible Company of the Year at Business in the Community (BITC) Northern Ireland’s 2022 Responsible Business Awards.
Reports

Measuring and Reporting Circular Economy in Business

This report sets out indicators for the effective measuring and reporting of circular economy in business.
Case Studies

Using Nature-Based Solutions To Tackle Water Pollution

South West Water provides drinking water and wastewater services throughout Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and in small areas in Dorset and Somerset. Read its story.
Reports

The Right Climate For Business: leading a just transition

The Right Climate For Business: leading a just transition, shares insights from this research and recommendations to deliver a fair and inclusive transition to a net-zero, resilient future where people and nature thrive.