Big Picture Thinking
Measuring and reducing an organisation's full carbon emissions is a key part of tackling the climate crisis. But true sustainability goes beyond carbon and looks at the full impact you have on people and planet.
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We go far wider and deeper than traditional ESG frameworks and will push you to imagine what your future could be. Together we look at everything you do, everything you say and how you could inspire others and bring them with you on a journey towards a sustainable future.
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Our Big Picture Framework delves into 6 core areas, using content and data from you combined with specific research by our consultants into your operations, products and services.
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Carbon accounting quality
Carbon strategy
Climate narrative
Environmental impact
Social impact
Economic transition
Where Big Picture thinking can take you
We’ve used our Big Picture Framework with a range of clients and the actions they’re taking from it are as unique as they are.
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Jude’s Ice Cream has focused on a new product range, with delicious plant-based ice creams making up 75% of the new products launched in 2023. These use 80% less land and have 47% lower carbon emissions than dairy ice creams.
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has worked with us to create a project selection tool, to assess the sustainability of the projects they fund and work on, and maximise their impact across the whole UK manufacturing industry.
What if all businesses thought like this?
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We support the Better Business Act, which is calling for a change in legislation so that all UK businesses must put the interests of people and the planet alongside profit.
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Find out why we're supporters and why we're encouraging other UK businesses to sign up too.
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Is your money where your values are?
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Where you keep your money is just as important as what you spend it on. Your bank and pensions could be the biggest part of your carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Finding a bank that aligns with your values and meets the needs of your business is complex and ever-changing.
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We worked with MotherTree to unearth some nasty truths about our bank and then find a new one aligned with our values.
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Our Big Picture view of your future
Our Big Picture Framework works for organisations in all sectors from hospitality, catering and land management to manufacturing, technology, retail and entertainment.
We also work with asset managers to help assess the sustainability and risks of investments, using our Big Picture Framework as a fit-for-purpose version of a mainstream ESG assessment.
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As well as full Scope 3 carbon accounting, we can help you look at credible schemes for nature-based solutions that you can fund alongside your own carbon reduction and sustainability efforts. We'll find schemes that have a genuine impact on climate, nature and some of the communities linked to your business.
We can help you tell the story of your targets and actions, without greenwashing, as part of your business brand and sustainability strategy.