Isle of Wight businesses encouraged to join free sustainability scheme
Published: 16 December 2025
Businesses across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to take advantage of an Isle of Wight Council-backed free sustainability programme that helps reduce costs and improve environmental performance.The free Green Impact Toolkit offers over 190 practical actions that businesses and organisations can choose from to make their operations greener, more efficient and to build trust with suppliers and customers.
Actions range from simple steps such as turning off unused electrical equipment to more ambitious changes like the development of a sustainability policy for the organisation. Each action earns points towards four recognition levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum awards.
Green Impact includes a toolkit, networking opportunities, workshops, webinars and an award ceremony all without charge.
Last year, 40 teams registered and completed an incredible 1,073 sustainable actions, demonstrating the global toolkit’s potential to drive meaningful change on the Island.
Amelie-Rose Owen, Community Wealth and Special Projects Officer at Isle of Wight Council, said: “Green Impact is a global scheme with some tailored actions for the Island, and we are proud to be one of the few councils funding this tool so local businesses can access it for free.
"It’s not just about awards. It’s about future-proofing your business, empowering our community and safeguarding our incredible environment along with our UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve status. Learning best practice across a supportive network of organisations, councils, and businesses is key for innovation.
"Sustainability builds trust, makes businesses stand-out, and often leads to improved efficiency and lower costs.”
The programme has already seen success stories from a wide range of industries.
James Daws, Site Manager for Gurit UK, said: “The toolkit helps raise awareness around sustainability.
“When you get the team together, there’s a concrete list of things you can go through and you can choose and do. People can take away individual actions and everybody can get involved.”
“We’ve met and engaged with lots of different businesses in different industries that we wouldn’t normally interact with.”
Jo Boswell from the Garlic Farm previously said: "We are excited to continue our efforts and inspire other island businesses to join us.
"There is a wonderful opportunity for local businesses to collaborate in reducing our collective impact, and we hope that many more will get involved in the future."
To give yourself the best chance of achieving an award, sign up before the end of 2025 and start working on your sustainability journey today.
Photo shows James Daws