"It was a really good natural growth for us, with the process broken down into manageable chunks throughout the year. So even though they were tackling a really big subject, which means making a load of changes in the business, when looking at it in the small bits, it seems less daunting" 

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Claire Edwardes - Head of Operations & Impact

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Highlights

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• Successful production of a net-zero strategy that provides business value and supports the B Corp certification process
• The Clearing valued a collaborative approach provided by Inhabit to facilitate strategy development in a manageable way
• The Clearing is working towards integrating the net-zero strategy into business practices by fostering enhanced staff and supplier engagement

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About The Clearing

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The Clearing is a creative consultancy that specialises in helping organisations with change and transformation. They focus on blending creativity and strategy to deliver solutions for various business challenges. The Clearing places a high value on its ESG commitments, embedding these principles into its daily operations and client interactions. A key priority for The Clearing is to reduce its environmental impact and establish responsible, sustainable relationships with its suppliers. The Clearing is also a certified B Corp, demonstrating its commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency

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‍The Project

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The Clearing engaged Inhabit to advise on the development of a net-zero strategy, an undertaking that initially felt daunting and complex. To address this, The Clearing agreed to a year-long strategy that focused on breaking down the project into manageable steps. This involved a company-wide effort to foster buy-in and ensure a thorough understanding of the strategy across the organisation. The Clearing emphasised the importance of a collaborative approach to effectively implement these significant changes.   

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Impact

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The Clearing successfully developed a robust net-zero strategy, recognising the importance of this initiative for their business as well as aligning this critical work with their existing B Corp certification efforts. This process was seen as a period of significant growth and change for the company.

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This achievement significantly increased The Clearing's confidence and capacity to implement the actions of the organisation’s climate strategy. Moreover, the implementation of the net-zero strategy and broader ESG efforts has cultivated stronger client relationships and demonstrates the business value of sustainability initiatives.   

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Next Steps

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The Clearing is now concentrating on the active implementation of its net-zero strategy and working towards achieving its established targets. The Clearing is also continuing to work with suppliers to reduce emissions within its supply chain and exploring ways to minimise energy consumption from work-from-home arrangements. With continued efforts in implementing sustainable change across the organisation, The Clearing aims to maintain its position at the forefront of sustainable business practices.

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