COP29 highlights the pivotal role of SMEs in combating climate change, showcasing key policies and support to empower them for a climate-resilient future.
The City of London Corporation has launched its first-ever SME Strategy, marking a pivotal step forward in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Square Mile.
Meet Minority Business Matters brand ambassadors, comprising seven ethnic minority professionals who champion the projects mission with passion and purpose, and are committed advocates for the project.
If you’re looking for ways for you and your team to volunteer this winter, take a look at these 10 top tips for how to engage in meaningful community support during the winter months, during the holiday season and beyond.
Minority Business Matters launches a new Creative and Cultural Industries Freelancer Directory, offering an easily accessible resource for ethnic minority freelancers.
Heart of the City is delighted to announce winning not one but two Greater London Enterprise Awards. The awards are a testament to the hard work of the charity’s team, partners, and the businesses we collaborate with.
Heart of the City’s Director, Andy Melia speaks with Fleet Street Quarter to discuss several of the charities upcoming key initiatitves in 2024, featured in their Summer Quartlery publication.
Tech recruitment company SIBLING has successfully completed Heart of the City’s Climate for SMEs: 4 Steps to Action course, making significant strides in reducing their environmental impact and making a positive impact on the planet.
Highlights from Minority Business Matters (MBM) networking event ‘Opportunity Connects’, bringing together London-based ethnic minority businesses and Creative and Cultural Industries freelancers.
Heart of the City’s draws on their wealth of expertise in responsible business practice to provide 10 top tips for making small businesses more environmentally friendly on a budget.
City-based small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) gathered at Mansion House for Heart of the City’s annual Climate Action for SMEs breakfast event to discuss how to take positive action against the climate crisis.
To support the drive for diversity and inclusion within Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) Minority Business Matters (MBM) have created a directory of certified ethnic minority freelancers across London. It is free to use for any London-based ethnic minority freelancer as well as those looking to secure CCI freelancers’ services.
Heart of the City is excited to be participating in Fleet Street Quarter’s Climate Festival, as part of London Climate Action Week 2024. Across the two days, more than 20 senior leaders will share their insights on some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing business within the Fleet Street area and beyond.
The Heart of the City team is pleased to welcome Andy Melia back as our new Director. Bringing over 15 years’ leadership experience in the charity sector working with businesses on their social and environmental impact, Andy has a strong vision to take the charity forward into an exciting new chapter.
In March 2023, leading fastener suppliers Staytite came on board our Foundations for Responsible Business programme. We catch up with Sheila Ashmore as she discusses her new role at Staytite as she transitions from account manager to sustainability manager.
Places for London is piloting a business skills training programme for tenants, in collaboration with Heart of the City, as part of its commitment to being a responsible and sustainable landlord.
We’ve loved working with Siemens and their SMEs over the last 12 months. It’s been really exciting to see the progress that the businesses have made around sustainability, and it’s brilliant to see Siemens supporting their SME supply chain in such a practical way.
We’re delighted to have our ambassadors Formation Architects offer insight into how their journey on board our Foundations for Responsible Business programme propelled them towards remarkable business practices.
Jane Mossman, Head of Business Decarbonisation at West London Business brings you the top tips to save both energy and money on your heating.
Bethan Aspland shares three resources to enable businesses to support mental health at work and help create psychologically safe workplaces.
Nicky Sinker tells us how Auditel work with businesses on carbon management
Bravand shares their insights into working with freelancers.
Nadia talks making sure nobody gets left behind in a world gearing up to tackle climate change
