The recent Channel 4 series Dirty Business has brought an uncomfortable but necessary conversation into the mainstream – the quality of our water, who is responsible for it, and what happens when systems fail.

Last month, together with Workspace, we designed a pop-up experience to upskill London-based businesses on the wasted opportunities of waste.

In the latest episode of the Business of Sustainability podcast, FuturePlus CEO Alex Smith sat down with Damien Stork and Jonathan Hook from CHX Performance, specialists in human capacity and leadership development, to explore one of the most overlooked dimensions of ESG, the sustainability of your people.

At FuturePlus HQ, no two days ever look the same! For a business with its origins deeply rooted in tech, our approach to sustainability is practical, fast-moving, and deeply human.

You've set your goals. You know what you want to achieve. You've identified your quick wins and your strategic projects. You've got momentum. Now comes the hard part: actually making it happen. This is where most sustainability initiatives fall...

“You’ve got to have a vision. You’ve got to believe in the root of your soul in what you are doing because you need it. You need to be able to lean on it.” – Anthony Newman, Co-Founder, Ape2o

You’re on your ESG journey. You've completed your assessment. You know what you're doing. You've identified your gaps. Now comes the question that stops most businesses in their tracks: "Okay, so what do we actually do now?" This is where many...

"We're starting from absolute zero". We hear this in almost every conversation with UK business leaders. It's the first thing they say. It's also almost always wrong. A recent Capital Group survey found that 53% of companies cite data reliability...

ESG. The three letters that have gone from corporate jargon to a business-critical reality for UK companies. In this article, we give you the need-to-know to kick-start your ESG strategy in 2026. If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the sudden...

Leaders understand that ESG performance is increasingly linked to commercial success – but many still don’t know where to start. Nearly 90% of global executives say sustainability reporting is becoming more important to their organisation, yet fewer than 60% have a clear roadmap for delivering it.

For two decades, businesses have been told that sustainability is the price of entry for credibility. Customers expect it, investors reward it, and employees seek it. But what that credibility looks like, and how it’s measured, is rapidly changing.

A recent article in Accountants Daily highlighted a challenge that sounds all too familiar to us. Many Australian SMEs are struggling to measure and implement sustainability strategies, despite their critical role in creating jobs, innovation, and being the backbone to Australia’s economy.

This conversation was featured on FuturePlus’s Business of Sustainability podcast, where we explore how smart businesses turn sustainability challenges into competitive advantages. You can listen to the episode at the links above.

This conversation was featured on FuturePlus’s Business of Sustainability podcast, where host Alex Smith explores how smart businesses turn sustainability challenges into competitive advantages.

For many SMEs, the world of sustainability can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. With multiple frameworks, regulations, and conflicting advice, it’s no wonder that business leaders often struggle to decide where to start their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) journey – especially when facing procurement sustainability requirements or regulatory compliance pressures.

I’ve been reading CDP’s latest research on what it calls the “disclosure dividend” – the return companies get from understanding and acting on their environmental risks.

SMEs account for 99.8% of the UK’s private sector, making them the backbone of Britain’s economy. Yet many lack the resources, expertise, and frameworks to embed sustainability into their day-to-day operations.

SMEs are increasingly recognising that sustainability isn't just about doing good, it's about demonstrating measurable impact that drives business value. Yet many SME leaders struggle with the same challenge: how do you move from caring about...

The FuturePlus team is excited to introduce a major update to our platform. This update isn’t just about adding new features; it’s about building a wide-ranging FuturePlus ecosystem of sustainability solutions.

We asked 30 SMEs a simple question: Does Social Value help you win business? The answer?

“Yes, but only if you know how to play the game.”

Vote for FuturePlus in the Hustle Awards 2025 Reader’s Choice Category! We’re incredibly proud to be shortlisted for the Hustle Awards 2025 in the ‘Most Successful Scaleup’ category, which means you can also vote for us as ‘Readers Choice’. The...

FuturePlus part of AI solution to redistribute 1.5 million surplus meals We’re proud and excited to be part of a first of a kind AI solution to redistribute the equivalent of up to 1.5 million surplus meals. We are collaborating with Sustainable...

World leading brands and food charities have come together to pilot a first of a kind AI solution to redistribute the equivalent of up to 1.5 million surplus meals.

The concept of sponsorship and partnership has expanded beyond traditional brand visibility and financial support, with organisations recognising the power of sport as a vehicle for sustainability and social impact, driving meaningful change while also delivering business value.

In the growing market for sustainable products and organisations, companies are increasingly looking for external validation of their sustainability commitments.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has presented immense challenges, not only in terms of security and stability but also in ensuring food security and economic resilience. Amidst these challenges, the Ridne Food Consortium has taken a leading role in...

From 31st March 2025, under the Simpler Recycling legislation, all businesses with 10 or more full time employees in the UK.

We live in an era where misinformation often outpaces the truth. From manipulated images to misleading corporate claims, trust in content and commitments is being tested like never before.

What is Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water, and why does it matter?

We’ve partnered with Chichester District Council to launch a new Sustainability Accelerator programme, designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises across the Chichester District area to understand, measure, manage, improve, and report their sustainability practices.

Supporting the development of sustainability knowledge, competencies and skills is crucial for any business looking to make positive changes across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact.

Ukrainians don’t want your charity; they want to compete with the best producers worldwide for your business and real economic sustainability during this tremendously challenging time.

We’re excited to announce we’re a proud partner of the brand new Virgin StartUp Community!

In today’s corporate landscape, the triple bottom line — People, Planet, and Profit — has become a guiding principle for businesses worldwide.

In today’s dynamic business landscape, startups face increasing pressure to not only deliver financial returns but also to demonstrate their commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

In our commitment to supporting members to communicate with simplicity and transparency, FuturePlus is excited to introduce the IMPACT CERTIFIED QR Code. More than just a stamp, it’s a simple way for businesses to share their commitment to sustainability.

Defining what constitutes a genuine solution can feel like a tricky endeavour as businesses strive towards sustainability. As stakeholders become increasingly aware of sustainability issues, they naturally scrutinise claims more closely.

This year the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week (9th – 15th May) is ‘loneliness’. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), loneliness is “the pain we feel when our social connections do not meet our needs”.

Measuring sustainability can be difficult. While companies’ impact on the planet and people is tangible, the metrics to track this impact are harder to define. The sustainability of an organisation is made up of a myriad of business decisions,...

They have smelly feet, hairy eyes, and a brain the size of a grain of sugar. Yet bees form an essential part of our ecosystem, and if they didn’t exist, our world would be a very different place.

This article was originally written for and published by Innovando News – the online, Italian Swiss-based, innovation magazine. Click here for the original article (in Italian). How to effectively treat environmental, social and governance issues,...

The incorporation of sustainability as a fundamental business element has quickly become a determinant of success for companies; it has been given board-level priority, and so too has the role of a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO).

Every day, the Earth provides us with tons of natural resources to survive. Natural resources are materials or substances produced by the environment, that are used by humans for food, to clothe us, help heat our homes, enable us to travel far and wide, and even into Space.

Whether it be part of the boardroom bargaining, or banter at the office bash, inevitably, at the beginning of every new year, discussion turns to resolutions, ambitions, and goals which can often lead to the decisions that determine your business’ future.