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The number of East Midlands businesses pursuing a strategy for Green Growth – achieving economic growth without negatively impacting the environment – has increased over the last year, according to new research to be presented at the East Midlands Sustainability Summit at the University of Derby on 12th September.
The joint study conducted by East Midlands Chamber and Derby Business School found the number of businesses across the region that have made income from environmentally friendly goods and services increased 7% over the last year to 43%. Three quarters of large businesses and half of small and medium-sized businesses aim to achieve green growth, against four in ten micro firms.
The Green Growth research findings are among a number of areas that will be addressed at the East Midlands Sustainability Summit, presented by East Midlands Chamber in partnership with the University of Derby. With the aim of addressing ‘climate fatigue’, the summit will bring together industry specialists, academics and the region’s business community to explore how to change working practices to tackle climate change.
Headline findings from Green Growth Trends in the East Midlands 2024 research Three quarters of large businesses (75%) report they pursue Green Growth Half of
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