Introduction J. Smart & Co. (Contractors) PLC (hereafter ‘J Smart’) is a leading property developer and construction company in Scotland’s Central Belt with a blended portfolio of industrial properties and office spaces. Their construction activities range from building J Smart’s…
Rejecting Fast Fashion Aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals
Recently, Global Goals Week prompted us to reflect on the progress made thus far towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by United Nations member states in 2015. These goals provide a high-level framework for social progression…
An approach to sustainability
What is sustainability? Not an easy question to answer, given there are over 300 definitions of sustainability. It can mean different things and timescales to different people. But with the uncertainty created by recent UK government announcements about the changes…
Beyond Green Sustainability Newsletter Autumn 2023
In this newsletter, we’ll share more about our recent award nominations and our clients’ successes. There is a lot to celebrate! We are finalists in The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards 2023 We are delighted to announce that we are…
Aberdeen Performing Arts Case Study
Introduction Aberdeen Performing Arts is a charitable trust founded in 2004. Their vision is to create a vibrant, cultural hub at the heart of city life – inspiring, exploring and engaging through live performance and creative projects. Aberdeen Performing Arts…
Beyond Green Annual Report 2022 – Highlights of the year
It’s that time of year again – time to share our annual report for last year and celebrate our achievements! We’re especially proud of our Sustainable Development Goal progress and our project work and new clients. Read through our annual…
Carbon Accounting for businesses – what you need to know
Introduction Carbon Accounting is the process of calculating the direct and indirect carbon emissions generated by an organisation’s operations within a defined boundary, also referred to as your carbon footprint. It is an important tool in the journey towards Net…
ICAS Net Zero Strategy Case Study
Our client The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is a global professional body for chartered accountants. ICAS has a rich heritage, having been formed in 1854 as the world’s first professional body for accountants. Their position within the…
Festivals Edinburgh Carbon Target Validation Case Study
Our client Festivals Edinburgh is a strategic umbrella organisation bringing together eleven iconic Edinburgh member festivals in collaborative and strategic projects. The Project This was Phase 2 of our ongoing work together; Phase 1 was a carbon baseline verification project.…
BG Newsletter – New Projects, COP27, and Carbon Verification
In our Winter Newsletter below, you can read more about our Net Zero work, new clients, and what we’ve been up to over the last quarter. An Interview With Juniper – A Rural Zero Waste Community Project Our Digital Business…