During October we exhibited at Kent Construction Expo 2021, our first show post world wobble. Wow, what a great day that was meeting so many old faces and new with a real buzz back in the room!
The day started early with a networking breakfast that included a very inspirational talk from leading architect Guy Holloway – his closing words I will never forget …
Three weeks later it’s COP26 and once again the whole climate justice thing is lodged firmly front of mind!
88% of consumers believe companies can influence societal change – that they should take a lead in addressing environmental issues by providing more sustainable products.
As it so happens one of our key objectives at this year’s Kent Construction Expo was to demonstrate our ability to manufacture/provide high impact, attention grabbing, quality printed graphics and signage sustainably, or as we put it “without costing the earth!”
We had many compliments on the day about the impact/quality of our stand with an equal amount of people amazed to hear of the environmental positive origins of what we produced.
And for having spent the last 18 months rebuilding the business to support climate justice (ISO certification, 58 solar panels, 95% plastic free packaging…) COP26 actually became a milestone date for us to ‘show up’ and take stock of where we were at.
Take a look at the measures we’ve taken to give back to the planet.
Where are you on your climate journey?
We put it to the people and asked the question, ‘what action is your company taking?’. The results and comments were very interesting!
Here’s what some people said…
“My wife and I have small company run from our house and we have a pretty tiny footprint. We also regularly speak out about the connection between climate change and animal agriculture (as well as all of the other vast sins committed by that industry)” John Beske, Vegan Street Media
“I think we lie somewhere between 3 and 2, thankfully almost all of our work is done in the digital space – however, fully aware that still requires energy etc so being aware of how green our energy supply is, as well as keeping staff commutes down (and remote working up where necessary) is all contributing to the net result” James Gray, Wonderful
“The main reason for wanting to be a bit more vocal was COP26. So much talk about massive infrastructure projects and energy. Little, (none that I saw) talk about a small change everyone could do right now, and just eat less meat and dairy. Don’t go vegan if you don’t want to, just cut back and make an instant impact, or let’s wait for massive infrastructure changes that cost millions and hope for the best” Luke Quilter, Sleeping Giant Media
“Speaking personally, halfway between 2 and 3. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak” Mark Stephenson, Fujifilm
If you would like to discuss high quality branding, printing and/or signage that doesn’t cost the earth call us today on 01622 677 541 or email hello@madebybison.co.uk.
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