Build a Sustainable Export Strategy to Grow Your Business

The Department for Business and Trade is pleased to invite businesses to join this virtual taster session to explore the benefits of becoming more sustainable and how to implement a sustainable export strategy.

Are you considering becoming more sustainable but wondering where to start?

Do you have questions about what’s involved and how it will affect the bottom line?

There are many options for businesses that want to incorporate sustainable practices, and in this short session we will share a brief overview covering as many of these as possible, including practical considerations such as time and resources.

This event will be suitable for businesses of any size from any sector that are wanting to find out about sustainable practices.

Why attend?

• Learn some of the benefits of being more sustainable, including winning more international business
• Hear realistic guidance on how to implement sustainable exporting strategies and practices
• Find out how to incorporate sustainability into your sales and marketing strategy to acquire more interest from overseas customers
• Get a brief taste of some of the options for your business, including measuring carbon footprint, carbon literacy, sustainable global supply chains and ethical trading, waste management, accreditations, financing sustainable exports and more
• Benefit from guidance on how to effectively monitor and communicate your carbon footprint, and prove you are working towards Net Zero
• Gain insights into demonstrating sustainability when bidding into large supply chains/contracts for the best chance of success
• Learn about the pitfalls to avoid such as greenwashing, and understand how to live your company values