Driving Change with the Sustainability Accelerator at The Billington Group
In Autumn 2024, The Billington Group upskilled 14 colleagues from different businesses across the group by enrolling them in the Future Food Movement Sustainability Accelerator.
Read more about their “Growing for the Future” strategy here. This investment in their strategic changemakers is transforming how they tackle sustainability challenges and innovate for the future.
Key Outcomes:
Increased Confidence: Team members became more comfortable engaging in sustainability discussions, contributing valuable insights and driving solution-focused conversations.
Practical Application: Participants used Accelerator learnings to deliver measurable results, such as data-driven emissions reduction strategies.
Cross-Department Collaboration: The programme broke silos, fostering teamwork on initiatives like sustainable sourcing.
Leadership Recognition: Senior management noticed the progress, reinforcing morale and embedding sustainability into company culture.
Motivation for Growth: Inspired by the Accelerator, many participants sought advanced sustainability learning opportunities
Alex Watson, Head of Supply Chain, called the programme a game-changer: “The coaches were passionate, the sessions dynamic, and the experience transformative.”
Sam Thompson, Head of Sustainability, The Billington Group: "The Sustainability Accelerator has been a game-changer for our team. While many participants went in not fully knowing what to expect, they came out with a deeper, broader understanding of sustainability. The programme helped them connect their roles to the bigger picture and empowered them to take meaningful action. It’s been invaluable in driving progress across our teams, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to contribute to our sustainability goals."
Why Invest in Changemakers for 2025?
Investing in multiple participants accelerates progress by:
Creating a Unified Vision: Align teams around shared sustainability goals, ensuring cohesive strategies and execution.
Scaling Knowledge Across Teams: Equip employees with actionable insights they can share, raising the overall competency of the organisation.
Driving Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build a shared language and approach to sustainability, breaking silos and fostering teamwork.
Embedding ESG Principles: Turn commitments into measurable action by integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across teams.
Future-Proofing Your Workforce: Ensure your organisation remains resilient and adaptable in a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.
With climate urgency growing and mid-term targets looming, empowering changemakers is no longer optional - it’s essential. Through Future Food Movement Accelerator Programmes, professionals from leading companies like Greencore, Hilton Foods, Nestlé, Tesco, Premier Foods, and Dairygold are gaining the tools to lead, innovate, and find greater purpose in their roles. Learn more about their Accelerator experiences.
Ready to transform your team?
Starting February 3rd: The Sustainability Accelerator covers Next Gen Climate Leadership, Net Zero, Regenerative Agriculture, Climate Risk and more. Book here.