We are very grateful to our Corporate Members for supporting us in our vital work, in ensuring that our local area is a place where wildlife can flourish, and is a green and pleasant place to live and work.
A recent report commented upon by the BBC suggests that businesses profit from investing in nature and need to take a more active role in protecting biodiversity and ecosystems in order to protect their business growth. Read more here.
Case Studies
Sheffield Forgemasters
Diamond member Sheffield Forgemasters is working with the Wildlife Trust to protect and improve the River Don as it flows through their Brightside Lane site, on the east of the city. Forgemasters take their environmental responsibilities seriously, as Chief Executive Graham Honeyman explains,
“We are keen to demonstrate that sensitive industrial practices can be highly beneficial to local wildlife habitats and ecosystems, and we’re committed to improving biodiversity across our entire 64 acres.
We’ve relied heavily on the expertise of the Wildlife Trust to improve our own land, so we’re very pleased to be their first Gold Member – and support them in their valuable work across the region.”
www.sheffieldforgemasters.com
Northend Creative Print Solutions
Silver member Northend already minimises its impact on the environment through such measures as recycling and sustainable sourcing, but decided to support the Trust as the most effective way of helping to restore the area’s natural heritage.
Nigel Stubley, Managing Director of Northend Creative Print Solutions said,
“Our partnership with the Sheffield Wildlife Trust has helped increase environmental awareness amongst our stakeholders, as well as furthering the work of a very worthwhile local charity who, like us, are aiming to make a difference.”
www.northend.co.uk
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors
Silver member Irwin Mitchell is a Sheffield-based international firm of solicitors dedicated to providing their clients with the very best legal advice and guidance.
Irwin Mitchell continues to make a number of improvements with regards to our green credentials. Like many organisations, we recognise that our activities can have an impact upon the environment at various levels and that it is our responsibility to promote a proactive approach to reducing this impact.
The firm’s Social Responsibility (SR) programme is a fundamental part of who we are. It pulls together four key strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono and is managed by a senior management team, headed by Michael Napier, the firm’s Senior Managing Partner.
“We believe that we have a responsibility to support the development of the people and places around us - both in the workplace and in the communities in which we live and work.”
- Michael Napier, Senior Partner
www.irwinmitchell.com
Bluetree Design and Print
Small Business member Bluetree is a team of highly skilled print experts, and are one of the UK's leading point of sale specialists.
www.bluetreedp.com
New Habits
Small Business member New Habits is about successful change by letting go of old habits. NLP training and business coaching are fundamental to their approach. They are based in Sheffield, and work throughout the UK.
www.newhabits.co.uk
If you would like to contribute to our work and reap the benefits of becoming a Corporate Member, then please go to our Corporate Membership page, or telephone Cathy Slater on 0114 263 4335.