2025 in Review: Driving Impact with Our Clients and Partners

Celebrating Key Milestones and Partnerships

From awards to programme completions, 2025 has been packed with highlights:

• NECC Awards Recognition: We were honoured to be recognised at the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) Business Awards, winning the Start Up and grow award, moving on to the national finals. A reflection of the impact we’re making with clients across the region.

• British Library Growth Programme: Completing the Get Ready for Business Growth programme has helped us scale our offering with more structured innovation and delivery.

• Partner Ecosystem Expansion: As a proud NECC Ecosystem Delivery Partner and accredited by Shine, Good Business Charter, and  a Carbon Accounting Alliance member, we’ve deepened our role in supporting good business at every level.

Laying Foundations for the Future with Innovation and AI

Looking ahead, we’ve made bold investments in technology:

• Secured strategic funding to develop AI and automation solutions, launching in 2026 — designed to help UK businesses accelerate decarbonisation, streamline sustainability reporting, and stay ahead of compliance.

• Building proprietary tools that will further enhance our combined service offering as your go-to outsourced sustainability team.

This innovation ensures that we’re always improving how we deliver value for clients now and in the future.

Business Growth, Retention and Positive Impact

We’re thrilled to report:

• Growth across all business metrics, positive environmental impact, client, community and staff numbers, services with our SBS Academy, SBS Procurement and SBS Community

• Client retention of over 98%

• Continued positive impact across our clients’ operations, teams, supply chains, and sustainability journeys

This isn’t just about numbers it’s about building real relationships, embedding sustainability in every business model, and amplifying impact through collective action.

Accreditation and Commitment to Being a Good Business

We don’t just advise on responsible business — we live it.

Our 2025 progress includes:

• Achieving and renewing accreditations with Shine, the Good Business Charter, Carbon Accounting Alliance, Cyber Essentials and associations with BSI and NQA as trusted consultants.

• Delivering practical support via the SBS Academy, SBS Net-Zero Program, Supply Chain Program, and more.

These recognitions reinforce our commitment to ethical, inclusive, and accountable practices the kind that build long-term trust.

What’s Next: Looking Ahead to 2026 and Beyond

With strong foundations in place, we’re excited for what’s ahead:

• Launching our AI-powered sustainability hub

• Expanding our support for SMEs across the UK and beyond

• Deepening our partnerships across the Sustainable Business Community

• New services, collaborations, and measurable impact initiatives

Thank you to our clients, partners, and community your ambition and action make everything possible. Here’s to scaling positive impact even further in 2026.