Good Growth Principles Guidance Documents
At the heart of the good growth principles is a desire to encourage projects to move beyond best practice and prioritise consideration on the wider impacts their projects will have on society and the environment.
At the heart of the good growth principles is a desire to encourage projects to move beyond best practice and prioritise consideration on the wider impacts their projects will have on society and the environment.
The focus of the principles is to develop the following:
- The productivity of businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
- Having a positive contribution to the local economy, environment and equality through purchasing and procurement
- Upskilling the workforce
- A reduction in carbon dioxide emissions
- Material circularity – reducing the consumption of raw materials and increasing the amount of material recycling and reuse
- Reduce the gender pay gap
- Support young entrepreneurs
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not
- Nature recovery
Additional details on these principles can be found here and also in the resources below.
Good Growth Resources
Explore a selection of Good Growth Resources.
Better Business Toolkit
University of Exeter Guide which has been designed to support businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in creating a more equitable, productive, and sustainable future for their workforce and communities. It provides practical tools, resources, and insights to help you implement the real Living Wage, improve workplace productivity, and adopt responsible purchasing and procurement practices.
Equality Diversity and Inclusivity
A University of Exeter Document which has been designed to empower businesses, community leaders, and organisations in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to create inclusive, equitable, and thriving workplaces and communities. It provides practical resources, strategies, and insights to address key challenges and opportunities, fostering a culture of health, equality, and innovation.
Social Return on Investment
A toolkit made by the University of Exeter. How do you measure the value a service brings to society? It is sometimes hard to demonstrate value for the indirect and community focused successes. Convincing potential funders and stakeholders that your enterprise is a worthwhile investment becomes even harder when your primary indicators of success are less measurable, such as enhanced wellbeing. Additionally, without concrete metrics, how can you refine and enhance your enterprise’s offerings effectively?
Green Futures: A good practice guide
A guide created by the University of Exeter Evolve Futures project.
This guide provides an introduction to Environmental Growth,
Circular Economy, Net Zero and Energy Reduction, outlining
essential principles and offering practical tools and actionable
steps that enterprises can take to harness commercial, social,
and environmental opportunities.
