What Beyond Green Is All About
Beyond Green is a sustainability consultancy based in Edinburgh, Scotland, dedicated to helping businesses make smarter, greener choices. It’s not just about ticking boxes or following trends — it’s about future-proofing companies, protecting profit margins, and building businesses that truly reflect their values. Beyond Green Advisors work closely with clients to align sustainability with their core goals, making sure every step forward is meaningful and impactful.
The Main Benefit: Future-Proofing Your Business
At the heart of Beyond Green’s mission is helping companies prepare for what’s ahead. This means managing risks and setting up for long-term success. Here’s what they focus on:
- Preparing for Net Zero — because the future is low carbon
- Identifying operational risks — spotting challenges before they become problems
- Decreasing dependence on scarce resources — saving money and the planet
- Achieving leading certifications — gaining credibility and trust
Protecting Profit Margins Without Compromise
Profit margins can be a real worry, especially when trying to do the right thing environmentally. Beyond Green helps businesses invest smartly to save money in the long run. It’s about working smarter, not harder:
- Streamlining processes — cutting waste and inefficiencies
- Reducing input and output costs — making every penny count
Building Your Business on Core Values
Values aren’t just words on a wall. They’re the heartbeat of a business. Beyond Green helps companies weave their values into every part of their operation. This means:
- Applying for prestigious awards — getting recognized for doing good
- Educating and empowering staff — turning everyone into sustainability champions
- Reducing environmental impact — because actions speak louder than words
Recent Achievements and Recognition
Beyond Green’s work hasn’t gone unnoticed. The consultancy has earned some impressive accolades, including:
- VIBES Award 2018 — Sustainable and Active Travel Winner
- Scottish Environment Business Awards SEPA 2018 Winner
- BCorp Certification — a mark of high social and environmental performance
Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth — supporting sustainable business growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure — promoting innovative sustainability solutions
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — reducing waste and resource use
- SDG 13: Climate Action — helping businesses prepare for and reduce carbon emissions
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — collaborating with clients and communities for greater impact
What Beyond Green Has Been Up To Lately
Beyond Green keeps busy with a range of projects and insights. Recent case studies include work with the Edinburgh Festival City, validating carbon targets, and supporting the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow with their Net Zero strategy. Plus, their blog is packed with fresh updates — from the 2024 Annual Report to sustainability newsletters and detailed case studies on EMS internal audits and ESOS compliance. It’s clear that Beyond Green is not just talking the talk but walking the walk, continuously pushing the boundaries of what sustainability consulting can achieve.
