what we do
To find out more about Business Declares, what we stand for, and our new commitments, read The Business Declares Manifesto.
Business Declares is a not-for-profit organisation formed by senior leaders with a vast range of experience from the SME, B Corp and FTSE100 sectors. We are official members of the Race to Zero Campaign UNFCCC team, since COP26.
We believe that business has a major part to play in tackling the climate, ecological and social emergency.
We exist to raise awareness across the business sector of the imperative to accelerate action to address climate change, biodiversity loss and social injustice: the imperative to future proof every business by balancing profits with people and ethics, to live within planetary boundaries.
We exist to galvanise the voice from the business community advocating for regulatory change, to build a resounding voice from business to propel a greater political will for urgent action.
We convene dialogues, acting as an agitator and critical business friend, to explore the difficult challenges which we know will take collective effort to solve.
We welcome all businesses, big and small, whether willing to start the climate journey or wanting to use their work to inspire others and add to our collective business call for change.
We recognise the complexity of making an authentic climate transition. We aim to support those overwhelmed by the challenge, sharing our open source resources and encouraging collaboration across our network to help overcome any hurdles to action. We offer free membership, there should be no barriers to any business starting the journey. Donations are essential to support our climate action.
Working closely with other climate initiatives ensures our work is additive, maximises reach and effects real change, this includes our official partnership with the Race to Zero Campaign UNFCCC and a supporter of the Tech Nation Net Zero Programme.
for a business to join our network it needs:
an authentic commitment to making a climate transition—backed at the top and throughout the organisation
a willingness to work towards a 2030 net zero target while being open to discuss the challenges involved
a willingness to share your journey and support Business Declares' advocacy efforts
network
We enrich your network through connecting with other businesses across a range of sectors to share knowledge and good practice concerning tackling the climate and ecological breakdown.
events
We engage in events where we host discussion and debates on thought provoking and challenging aspects of how businesses may consider adapting their operations to address the climate crisis.
resources
We provide resources such as training, education and speakers to raise awareness amongst your business network regarding the urgency and impact of the climate crisis and how to address it.
advocacy
we raise your voice in unison with other business leaders to create a resounding, collective call for change to galvanise the political will for urgent action.