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🌿 Read our new report: 5 principles to create value from circularity [https://lnkd.in/et36yUj6] Circularity isn’t just an environmental choice. It’s a smarter way of doing business that drives efficiency, innovation and profitability while regenerating the systems businesses depend on. Based on insights from Primark, Shellworks, The British Beauty Council and Reconomy, our new report sets out five principles that unlock the real value of circularity so you can improve margins, build market differentiation and create new revenue streams. #Circularity #CircularityPrinciples #SustainableBusiness #Sancroft

Next Tuesday, October 14th, Georgia Scott and Amy Vernon will be attending the UN Global Compact Network UK 2025 Annual Summit, where leaders will explore how sustainability can deliver tangible business benefits and help future-proof operations.   As we prepare, we’re thinking about the key questions that we can ask to help push the conversation about sustainability forward.     ❓ Are we addressing the root causes of sustainability, or just the symptoms? ❓ What is the biggest hurdle for cracking the business case for sustainability?  ❓ How do we engage the right stakeholders and bring in those who aren’t part of today’s conversations?     Have a question for the Summit? We’d be delighted to raise it on your behalf.   Leave a comment or reach out to us at [email protected] 

Almost 4 million hectares of UK soil are at risk of compaction. Over 2 million hectares at risk of erosion. Globally, the UN warns that a third of soils are already moderately or highly degraded. For businesses, this isn’t just an environmental problem. It means lower yields, higher prices and fragile supply chains. Discover how M&S Food partnered with Sancroft to map the future sourcing impacts posed by climate change and nature degradation, including soil health. Our analysis identified where the largest risks were across 50 key commodities and sourcing regions. We also highlighted actions M&S could take to mitigate these risks and ensure future resilience. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/d_tWkPRd #SoilHealth #ClimateResilience #SupplyChainResilience #Sancroft

Following our recent Circularity event, we wanted to spotlight one of the people at the heart of driving these conversations — Georgia Scott Collaboration is at the heart of George's work as a Senior Consultant at Sancroft. She thrives on building partnerships, asking the difficult questions and co-creating solutions that help clients turn ambition into action. Read George’s profile here: https://lnkd.in/eVbzseUP #Collaboration #SustainableBusiness #Leadership #FutureOfBusiness

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Circularity event.   Our brilliant speakers Guy Wakeley, Katherine Manshreck, Lynne Walker and Victoria Brownlie MBE shared powerful perspectives on circularity, and the decisions and actions that drive value. From embedding circularity at the design stage, to rethinking consumer engagement, and the importance of metrics and KPIs to measure progress.   Circularity sits at the heart of business and can deliver profits, alongside sustainable progress. By leveraging business ingenuity as a force for good, and by collaborating openly within supply chains, with peers and across industries, we can unlock solutions with real impact.   If you’d like to hear more about what was discussed, or are interested in how Sancroft has supported others on their circularity journey, please do get in touch — we’d love to continue the conversation.   #circularity #circulardesign #sustainableinnovation #circularsolutions Reconomy Shellworks Primark British Beauty Council

Healthy soils are not just an environmental issue, they’re a business imperative.    Declining soil health threatens agricultural productivity, food prices and supply chain resilience. Globally, a third of soils are already moderately or highly degraded, with some UK regions at risk of losing fertility within decades.    Our latest insight explores why soil health is a material risk for businesses reliant on agricultural inputs, and how engaging supply chains in regenerative practices can help safeguard resilience and profitability.    Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebSFJ4Xu #SoilHealth #RegenerativeAgriculture #Agribusiness #BusinessResilience  

We're thrilled to welcome Kathleen Enright as our new Managing Partner at Sancroft. Kathleen brings deep expertise and a wealth of experience that will strengthen our team and help us continue creating positive sustainability impacts with our clients. Welcome, Kathleen.

We’re excited to share that our Chairman John Gummer, Rt Hon The Lord Deben will be speaking at the World Design Congress 2025 taking place in London on the 9th and 10th of September. Lord Deben will be speaking on Wednesday 10th September (16:25-16:55) in the session From Pledges to Practice: Designing Policy for Climate Action, which will explore how design can bridge the gap between climate ambition and real-world policy action. If you’d like to arrange a conversation with Sancroft during the event, please contact Laura Gibson. Laura will be attending the Congress on both days. We can also extend an offer of £100 discount on the 2-Day pass. Use coupon code LONDON25OFFER and secure your discounted passes here! We look forward to seeing you there. World Design Congress 2025 London | 9–10 September https://lnkd.in/esPMWcHX #WDC2025 #WorldDesignCongress #DesignForPlanet #SustainableDesign #ClimateAction #LondonDesign @DesignCouncil and @WorldDesignOrg

With the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) confirmed for October 2027, drinks producers and retailers face one of the biggest packaging transitions in a generation. Beyond compliance, DRS will reshape how businesses manage operations, engage customers, and protect brand reputation. Our latest insight explores six key areas to focus on now - from labelling and fraud prevention to reverse logistics and cost modelling - with lessons from markets already using DRS. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eeewcb6G #DRS #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

Sancroft had the opportunity to attend the Lionesses Victory Parade this week, showcasing an inspiring celebration of leadership, collaboration and determination. We are proud to celebrate moments like this as a team. #Inspirational #Lionesses #Teamwork 🦁 🏆