Fight to save democracy and freedom, now Together we must fight to save our planet
The veteran business community, Who else would you want by your side
What is Veterans4SDGs
Mission
Veterans4SDGs is a community outreach project of the ©Centre for Sustainable Action a UK Cooperative, and ©SDG Assessment, serving members of HM Armed Forces, Veterans community to support the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and net zero emission targets
Our project aims to create a community of veterans and businesses dedicated to measuring, reporting and verifying sustainability performance towards a circular economy that preserves our environment and prosperity for future generations.
Future Proofing Business & Entrepreneurs
Small businesses that comprise 98% of businesses are disproportionately impacted by global megaforces such as climate change.
Despite this ⅔ of businesses have no plan for sustainability,
1 in 5 businesses have no understanding of net zero emissions
Carbon footprint is a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses.
There are currently approximately 340,000 veteran-owned small businesses in the UK.
Climate Change is the ultimate threat multiplier
We are at half-time... Global society is on track to achieve only 15% of UN Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Specifically Climate Change - the ultimate threat multiplier exacerbates negative impacts e.g. poverty, poor health and wellbeing, rising energy and fuel prices, coastal erosion and rising sea levels.
Low Carbon Economic Growth and Green Jobs
Veterans face various challenges when starting and running a small business, including lack of knowledge, financing challenges, lack of resources, and lack of awareness of available support.
By joining our project, Veteran owned businesses can gain access to a community, increase their chances of accessing sustainable financing, green funding and reduce their costs. Also resources to support them to cut their carbon emissions by 28% annually.
Why the Center for Sustainable Action
©Centre for Sustainable Action is a membership-based cooperative supporting SMEs & Entrepreneurs by providing research-driven ©Sustainable Health & Wellbeing and Sustainable Strategy training.
Creating a world where sustainable actions are normalised for businesses and organisations involving the integration of best practice sustainable health and wellbeing techniques that are harmonised with strategy to deliver sustainable development outcomes for society.
Dr Lowellyne James
Co-Founder Director of ©Centre for Sustainable Action
CEO ©SDG Assessment Ltd
Dr James served as a member of the Royal Navy Police.
An academic and consultant his PhD in Management research into the application of sustainability and carbon footprint methodology to business was sponsored Royal Navy Benevolent Trust (RNBT) and Poppy Scotland.
Dr James is also the author of Management Systems and Performance Frameworks for Sustainability published by Routledge and Sustainability Footprints in SMEs published by John Wiley & Sons
Sian Young
Co-Founder CEO of ©Centre for Sustainable Action
Co-Founder COO ©SDG Assessment Ltd
Sians Royal Navy story started at birth, born in Hong Kong , where her father a submariner was stationed.
Sians step father was also a weapons engineer mechanic in the Royal Navy.
A veteran of the Gulf War he suffered when returning to civilian life irreversibly breaking the family bonds leaving Sian homeless for 7 years.
Sian was later blessed to receive support for PTSD from the forces charity PTSD Resolution.
A trained Health Coach she brings the 'Human' to sustainability.
Veterans for SDGs Small Business Kit Bag
12 months Membership of the Centre for Sustainable Action
SDG Assessment Level 1 Report and Carbon Footprint Report
Sustainability training
Technical advice, support building a diverse community of SMEs committed to implementing sustainable development goal
Sponsorship Options
Drill Instructor - Sponsor a Veteran £500
Benefits Kit Bag:
Centre for Sustainable Action Partnership Logo
Co-branding and marketing on our website and events
Speaking opportunities at virtual events
Certificate of recognition demonstrating corporate social responsibility commitment
Section Commander - Sponsor 6 Veterans £3,000
Benefits Kit Bag:
Centre for Sustainable Action Partnership Logo
Co-branding and marketing on our website and events
Speaking opportunities at virtual events
Certificate of recognition demonstrating corporate social responsibility commitment
Free delegate place on the Introduction to Sustainability Strategy Program delivered in collaboration UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding for Sustainability, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany
Our Allies
SDG Assessment
©SDG Assessment is a research based mobile app designed for business sustainability, environmental social governance (ESG) planning, implementation and performance reporting. Supporting large businesses with improving supply chain impacts and reducing scope 3 emissions.
Really Recycle
We started life as a small business dedicated to fixing recycling. We deploy cradle-to-cradle circular economies to turn waste into products, time and time again.
UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding for Sustainability
The UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding for Sustainability custodians of the Jena Declaration has joined forces with European climate tech company ©SDG Assessment to develop sustainability assurance and climate tech training solutions for business, government and non governmental sectors.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available
Join us as an ally. Contact the Veterans4SDGs Team by clicking below and filling out your details.
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Donate £5 or more and we will send your very own custom printed Veterans4SDGs supporters wrist band!
Your donation will help us to provide sustainability training, carbon footprint measurement and technical support to a UK Armed Forces Veteran Small Business Owner