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Sustainable practices for salons and spas
Published 7 September 2026
Salons have high energy use, high water use and produce large amounts of waste. But salons are learning to make their business more sustainable and their customers appreciate the effort made. A typical salon uses double the electricity of a standard household at 7,000-12,000 kilowatt hours (Business Energy Comparison). Included in this is the heating […]

by Annette Clubley
What is a sustainability policy?
Published 1 September 2026
A sustainability policy is a short, written commitment that sets out what a small business will do to protect people and the planet and how they will measure progress. For Blue Patch members, it is a way to show how everyday choices in the business align with the community’s ethos. Do you need a sustainability […]

by Annette Clubley
Sustain Insurance Brokers shortlisted for ESG Champion of the Year
Published 25 August 2026
The UK Broker Awards 2026 recently shortlisted Sustain Insurance Brokers for ESG Champion of the Year. Environmental, Social and Governance is increasingly important in insurance. Insurers are facing direct financial impact from climate change, shifting public opinion, and tighter regulations. Insurers may not cover a business in a high-risk or high pollution industry. A business […]

by Annette Clubley

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