At The Sustainability Community, we’re building a global sustainability network, region by region.
The world is adapting quickly to the rising challenge of climate change. Change is coming to the business world – because it has to. The growing sustainability business community needs a platform to meet, connect and support each other to transform the UK economy and maximise on the opportunities that this change brings. So, we’ve created it for you.
Why Engage with The Sustainability Community?
We believe in the power of business to drive change, and you can be part of it. Whether you’re a seasoned sustainability expert or just starting out, our community and our events are for anyone who wants to collaborate with experts in the field and learn more about initiatives that are already happening across the UK.
From round-table discussions, national conferences hearing from leading keynote speakers and exciting opportunities to share your news, we have a community of over 12,000 sustainability leaders. In the last 18 months, The Sustainability Community has brought together over 2,000 people to in person events across the North of England. In 2024 and 2025, we’ll be expanding beyond the North and looking to support the whole nation.
Come and be a part of it!
“We are delighted that Yorkshire Sustainability Festival is to be hosted in our city. We are one of the leading cities in the UK for taking climate action and are working hard towards becoming the first UK net zero city. The festival of events will help share this ambition while shining a light on the trailblazers of sustainable innovation from across Yorkshire, pathing the way for a brighter and greener future.”
Tom Riordan, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council
At the University of Leeds our interdisciplinary research collaborations link our physical, technological, economic and social understanding of climate change and sustainability, creating solutions to address this global crisis. We are committed to embedding sustainability in everything we do, taking responsibility for our economic, cultural, social and environmental impacts. We are thrilled to be joint headline sponsors of Yorkshire Sustainability Week, and to help highlight the opportunities that embracing sustainability initiatives can bring.
Professor Nick Plant, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds, Headline Sponsor
Of all the events we’ve been to, it’s up there with the best and most useful ones for us. We picked up a good number of leads, and some great collaboration opportunities. Sometimes events are a waste of time for us, but this one has restored my faith.
Faye Tomson, Founder and Director at Tomson Consulting
Latest News
Tue 15 Jul '25
Circular Buildings: How To Keep Building Materials in Use – ReGen Write Up
This session on circular buildings, led by Jordan McKay (Associate Director at Forum for the Future) and Cressida Curtis (Group Sustainability Director at Wates) set a different tone from the start.
Tue 08 Jul '25
“prosperity and sustainability NEED TO BE absolutely intertwined” says Mayor Brabin – ReGen Write Up
It was day two of the ReGeneration Earth conference and exhibition. This flagship event, held during the Yorkshire Sustainability Festival, proved to be an exciting addition to the region’s event calendar.
Tue 01 Jul '25
AI and Big Data: Transforming Sustainability in Manufacturing – ReGen Write Up
It’s a big topic and one that cannot be ignored. As AI systems continue to evolve, literally bringing new functionality and greater efficiencies to business each day, our next panel explores how it is transforming sustainability in manufacturing.
Tue 01 Jul '25
Selling Sustainability to the Masses: From Decline to Green Growth in Barnsley and Beyond – ReGen Write Up
Given that sustainability is uniting every region, sector and industry leader under one roof at this year’s ReGeneration Earth conference, one question stood out:
