Sustainability for Business
Do you want to know how to integrate the
fundamental steps for running a sustainable
and ethical business?
Operational Efficiency Reviews.
Sowing the seeds of sustainability in your business.
I work with clients who recognise that sustainability is no longer a nice to have, but a requirement to do good business. They want to weave core sustainability strategies throughout their operations with clear targets to ensure they and the business are making a difference in everything they do.
My personal journey started by attending the CSR-A course in 2021 – my eyes were opened to all the environmental, community, workplace, and philanthropic areas that I was already incorporating into my day-to-day operations and even more so, what else I could add to this. This made me very aware of the best practices that I was abiding by and the clear benefits of doing so.
Having operated on this path, I was keen to be recognised and so I am very proud that Auxilium Business Consulting Ltd was upgraded from a Silver to a GOLD CSR Accreditation ( June 2025 ) for its activities which is an independent recognition of my sustainable journey so far. Of course, it is a work in progress and I will be adding to this all the time.
Feedback from CSR-A on this GOLD reaccreditation
” Auxilium Business Consulting Ltd exemplifies the positive influence that even the smallest businesses can have in the pursuit of a fairer, greener world. By embedding CSR into daily operations and advising others on how to do the same, this business acts as both practitioner and champion.”
I work with clients to start them on their journey using my SOW programme.
This is a step-by-step process that gives them their sustainability statement and roadmap so they can prove their progress to interested parties externally and use it to plan internally.
This helps to audit their impacts and ensure they are weaved into the strategy and core of the business and supported by all the management and employees at all times.
Interested to know more? Then let’s ‘sow the seeds of sustainability in your business together.
I support other business owners on this sustainable journey and this is now a key focus for my business. I am keen to guide and work alongside clients who see sustainability as the stepping stone to creating a business that acts responsibly by weaving core strategies throughout their operations, and with clear targets to ensure they and their business are making a difference in everything they do now and in the future.
- Do you want to get started with sowing the seeds of sustainability for your business?
- Do you want to learn from someone who has the same sustainability passion and has gone through this process?
- Have you already begun your sustainability journey and are overwhelmed, do not know where to start, and need some support?
If the answer to any of the above was YES, then your journey can start now with a free 45-minute discovery call and then further discussions about how we can work together on this vital project with one of the following programmes;
Sustainability Starter Pack
EASY ACCESS- WHAT IS INCLUDED
- A 60-minute consultation to capture your vision and priorities.
- Drafted 1-2 page statement tailored and bespoke to your business.
- Quick wins to support this statement
- WHY IT WORKS
- It is a fast, tangible output that SMEs can use straight away. The statement is very useful for sending to prospective clients, adding to tenders, grants, and award applications and display proudly on your website to show your sustainability commitments.
Sustainability Readiness & Support
CLARITY & FOCUS- WHAT IS INCLUDED
- A review of your current sustainability policies and procedures, website information, procurement and supply chain.
- Review of the CSR-A four pillars, Environment, Workplace, Community & Philanthropy
- Recommendations to create a roadmap baseline and framework to record your business sustainability impacts and journey to date.
- WHY IT WORKS
- It gives clarity of vision, identifies gaps and focuses on great work to build on, naturally opening up doors to like-minded clients, supporters, suppliers and collaborators who want to connect.
Accreditation Pathway
GROWTH PATHWAY- WHAT IS INCLUDED
- An accreditation readiness check, which involves us working together to review, compile and implement your company procedures and policies and using the roadmap already gathered as evidence to apply for an accreditation.
- Gap closure plan aligned with the CSR accreditation body
- Project team briefing about the accreditation, what it means for the delegated persons and understanding of roles for this project.
- The outcome is to be recognised by this independent body with a resulting sustainability accreditation to share with the world and build on and attract like-minded clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
- WHY IT WORKS
- Builds team rapport and understanding of your business sustainability ethos and values with pride in your outcomes.
- An accreditation is a third-party body that has recognised your sustainability efforts, and it provides you with a high-value status to showcase your impacts.
Partner Collaboration
LEARN TOGETHER- WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Work together on a CSR/Sustainability project, workshop or webinar.
- Create interactive sessions together that help attendees to retain information and showcase their impacts
- Leave with a mini statement and roadmap that they can build on.
- WHY IT WORKS
- Shared promotion with partners to expand reach and scale together.
- Bring important topics to the forefront of SMEs’ daily tasks and actions.
- Create a safe space to ask questions.
- Leave feeling more informed and confident about moving sustainability forward in their organisation.
- Contact me for more information oin this.
Each stage of your sustainable business journey is flexible and can be tailored in a bespoke way to fit in with your roadmap and business objectives.
As well as a FREE discovery call if you would like to discuss a particular area of your sustainability work that needs brainstorming then please do book in for one of these sessions. The SUSTAINABILITY POWER HOUR costs £199 and will allow you to ask questions and I can find solutions and provide guidance for you following up with an action plan.
( When you book this power hour, I will send you an Invoice which needs to be paid before the date of this appointment )
Have some questions?
Below I have listed and answered some of the common questions I get asked. Please click on the + to expand the box for the answer.
Why integrating sustainability into your business NOW will reap rewards.
There are many reasons why you will reap rewards and every business will have a different focus, but there are huge advantages for investing the time and focus on sustainability to gain recognition for your business – here are some reasons why;
- Sustainability provides your business with positive publicity. People’s ears prick up and they take notice of you and what your business is doing especially when sharing stories.
- Having a sustainability journey woven into your business builds your competitive advantage, especially in a tender process. These tender processes can be lengthy and complex and include a scoring process which is where your sustainability efforts and accreditations will score well.
- Your environmental impacts will save money on areas such as energy, reduce waste, and will make a difference in all your procurement choices.
- Being sustainable will attract investment opportunities, and suppliers and also help retain and gain new clients and employees Your sustainability journey will expose your commitment, processes, causes & values.
- Being focussed on sustainability will enhance and develop relationships with existing and new contacts and improve your business reputation.
- Investing the time and energy on sustainable projects and goals will reap rewards many times over in the long run.
How can a business weave sustainability into it's core?
Make a pledge to start now.
►Read up on this subject everywhere.
►Make a list of all the things you are doing in each of the four pillars not matter how small.
►Document your sustainable journey so far to form part of your CSR Policy.
►Consider gaining an accreditation ( it is not expensive – various ones.)
►Set up a CSR group within your business to focus on this.
►Join local forums and groups to share knowledge and experiences.
Drive this top down – bottom up.
Do you provide CSR training?
Bespoke CSR & Sustainability Workshops for Professional Services Teams in 2026
Professional services teams are increasingly being asked by clients, candidates, and supply chains to evidence responsible practice, not just talk about it. CSR and sustainability are now appearing in tenders, supplier onboarding, retention and engagement conversations, and brand trust.
If your team needs to speak about CSR with confidence and credibility and guide clients toward structured, provable action this workshop is built for you.
What you’ll get
A tailored, interactive workshop that makes CSR and sustainability clear, commercial, and immediately actionable, designed around your sector, your client base, and the kinds of questions you’re already facing.
You will leave with:
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A shared understanding of what CSR is (and is not)
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A practical framework your team can apply consistently
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Clarity on accreditations and what “good” looks like
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A simple approach to evidence gathering without admin overload
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A realistic route from intent → plan → proof → measurable improvement
Who this workshop is for
This is ideal for:
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HR consultancies, and HR service providers
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Solicitors and law firms
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Accountants and financial practices
- VA Teams
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Values-led professional services teams supporting SMEs
If your clients are asking about sustainability, inclusion, supply chain responsibility, or accreditations and your team wants to respond with confidence, then this workshop is imperative for your training in 2026.
What we cover (tailored to your context)
Content is curated to be relevant and proportionate. Common areas include:
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CSR basics: what CSR is (and isn’t), how expectations have shifted, and how CSR differs by sector
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Why it matters: business benefits, risk reduction, reputation, competitive advantage, and client demand (especially tenders and onboarding)
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Inclusion as CSR: why inclusion belongs within CSR and the business outcomes of embedding it well
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Accreditations: what bodies look for and how to choose what is relevant and proportionate
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CSR-A explained: what CSR Accreditation is and how it supports structured progress
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CSR-A 4 Pillar framework: a clear model with practical examples by sector
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Evidence gathering: what credible evidence looks like and how to capture it efficiently
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Common SME pain points: time, confidence, fragmented data, unclear standards, and “where do we start?”
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Next steps: a simple route from intent to plan, evidence, and measurable improvement
How it’s delivered
This is not a generic slide deck.
Workshops are designed to be:
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Interactive and practical (discussion, examples, light working sessions)
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Sector-specific (language and scenarios your clients recognise)
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Commercially grounded (risk, opportunity, reputation, client demand)
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Evidence-led (what to show, how to capture it, where it sits)
Delivered in person or online, depending on what will create the best engagement.
Case study: HR Dept North Surrey, Kingston & Wimbledon (2026)
As part of their 2026 Professional Development Calendar, Sandra Porter (FCIPD) commissioned a workshop to upskill her team on CSR and sustainability in a way that was clear, commercial, and immediately actionable.
Team feedback:
“Practical and thought-provoking — Alex’s passion is contagious.”
My observation:
A collaborative team who were exceptionally welcoming, open, curious, and motivated—resulting in stronger capability both within their own business and in the way they support clients.
Book a workshop
If you want your team to understand CSR clearly and speak about it confidently with structured, credible action that stands up in real commercial conversations then I would love to support you so please do het in touch.
Benefits of sustainable impacts for your business.
- Winning new business from like-minded clients.
- Enhancing relationships with your stakeholders
- Attracting and retaining talented employees.
- Raising your profile within your industry and generally to others.
- Access to funding opportunities.
- Standing out from the crowd.
- Reducing long-term costs for your business.
- Increasing customer retention.
- Reach new audiences.
- Collaborations with like-minded people.
- Make a difference and help future generations.
Why every small business should obtain a CSR Accreditation.
The above reasons and additional ones below are also the benefits of obtaining a CSR Accreditation for your business and I am sure the list will continue to grow.
- Attract new clients and business projects and reach new audiences.
- Enhance and retain existing relationships with clients, stakeholders & employees.
- Social Media posts about sustainability are noticed and attract attention and inquiries.
- Stand out from the crowd and your competitors.
- Increase influence in your sector or industry.
- Save time and money in procurement processes.
- Build positive brand recognition.
- Establish internal processes and monitoring abilities to record and report on sustainable activities now and for all areas in the future.
- Provide the ability to evidence sustainability in tender processes, not only for easy evidencing but also for winning new business with like-minded companies.
- Access to new and existing funding opportunities.
- Retain and attract employees who want to work with sustainable business ventures.
- Raise your business media interest and positive attention and reputation building.
Don’t delay, get in touch today to ‘sow your seeds & secure the roots to grow and stand tall amongst your competitors.’
Completed and planned talks, workshops, and webinars
“Sowing the seeds of sustainability for your small business.”
“Ensuring your small business is running effectively and efficiently.”
- Auxilium Webinar online September 2022, November 2022 & January 2023
- Talks to Networking Groups; FSB, Zoco & Fabulous Networking 2022 & 2023
- Kingston Chamber of Commerce Booster + Programme – Sustainability Workshops in 2023.
- The Really Helpful Club – Back to Business Conference 1st March 2023 – Mini-Workshops.
- 10R’s of Sustainability for your small business – May 17th at 12.30 pm
- Merton Chamber of Commerce – Sustainability Panel Discussion – 12th September in Wimbledon
- Merton Chamber of Commerce – Sustainability CSR-A Workshop – October 2023 in Wimbledon
- Merton Chamber of Commerce – Sustainability CSR-A Workshop – April 2024 in Wimbledon
- Go Business Programme – Kingston Chamber of Commerce – February & March 2024
- Demystify Sustainability webinar – Dave Culley – 19th September 2024.
- Office Management Group – In-person speaker talk about CSR- 26th September 2024
- Kingston & Merton Chamber Expo – Business and Sustainability Advisory Zone – 31st October 2024.
- Collaboration with Business Clan – Sustainability Workshops – From January 2025
- Time and Leisure Magazine – Women on the Rise – January 2025
- Kingston University – Guest Speaker Panel event – Remote and Hybrid working for SMEs- 4th February 2025
- VACT – Amanda Johnson – Lunch and Learn for her members – The sustainability edge for VAs= 17th June 2025
- Help to Grow CSR Webinar to all alumni – November 2025
- CSR Workshop HR Dept NW Surrey, Kingston & Wimbledon January 2026
If you are interested in hearing more about the above or have a press enquiry, please email me alex@auxiliumconsulting.co.uk
Volunteer Roles :
Ambassador for CSR-A, Kingston Giving and Refirement UK
Supporting CSR-A Accreditation journeys – Business Clan – Gold Accreditation December 2024.
Waste 2 Plate – helping with logistics operations and administration and volunteering for food collection and shop duties
I have taken this sustainability journey as a solopreneur myself, so you can too with my support.
Following my attendance on a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) course in the summer of 2021, my eyes were opened to all the environmental, community, workplace, and philanthropic areas that I was already incorporating into my day-to-day operations for my small business and even more so, what else I could add to this. This also made me very aware of the best practice that I was already abiding by and the clear benefits of doing so.
I set about auditing everything I was currently doing in areas of the environment, workplace, community, and philanthropy and was amazed at all the choices, initiatives, processes, and projects I had in place and that I had completed that counted towards my accreditation. In late 2021 I submitted my application and I am very proud that Auxilium Business Consulting Ltd was awarded a Silver CSR accreditation in January 2022 by CSR-A.
This has provided me with an independent recognition of my sustainable activities thus far and a benchmark with which to create my sustainability roadmap for the future.
As a solopreneur, I wanted to share with everyone this achievement as it applies to us all not just larger corporations. You have probably heard of CSR and assumed that it’s for Corporations, but the C can be applied to everyone, Corporate, Company, Community, Charitable, Consumer & Citizen.
